To Kingman, Grand Canyon DISCOVER ARIZONA’S WEST COAST 0 LAKE MAP 0 To Topock, Needles • P li Marinas oating Attra tions La n h Ra s Points o Interest LAKE HAVASU CITY 95 31 Cattail Cove State Park 24 Balance Rock 20 Crazy Horse Campground 35 Bill Williams River 33 Havasu Springs Resort National Wildlife Refuge 15 Lake Havasu Marina 21 Bridgewater Channel (800) 242-8278 • GoLakeHavasu.com 10 Lake Havasu State Park 23 Copper Canyon VISITORS GUIDE Topock Gorge 2 1 • 17 Site Six 2 Devil’s Elbow RTH A • H • TH • A IR RTH A 32 Take Off Point 12 English Village RT AI AR AIR E A IR EA R E E 25 Friendly Island • Non Motori ed 3 P li La n hes 16 Grass Island TA ARIZONAS 11 Havasu Landing Resort NEVADA ARIZONAS ARIZONAS ARIZONAS Grand Canyon National Park 35 Bill Williams River National & Casino PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND Wildlife Refuge 6 Havasu National Wildlife Las Vegas 5 Castle Rock Bay W Refuge LAS N W 4 W W A U N 6 Havasu National Wildlife 13 London Bridge A N A U N TER • F AT U T • F U TE • F ER • F Refuge N ER R 34 Parker Dam 19 London Bridge Beach Lake Havasu 3 Picture Rock Municipal 8 Mesquite Bay 27 Pilot Rock 5 Lake ARIZONA Airport 14 Rotary Community Park 26 Red Rock Havasu 18 Site Five Dive Spot Los Angeles • Free P li Fishing Do ks LA City
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Ocean O Indian 33 Havasu Springs Resort C 7 4 The Sandbar San Diego Reservation 8 7 Mesquite Bay North 30 Three Dunes Lake 9 Mesquite Bay South 9 1 Topock Gorge Mexico Lake Havasu 17 Site Six 32 Take Off Point Dive Spot 11 Havasu City Ferry Route 10 Gas Dock Lighthouse DISTANCE FROM: 95 Public Restroom* Grand Canyon National Park: 230 miles Las Vegas: 150 miles Phoenix: 200 miles Island Channel Downtown Medical SARA Park Los Angeles: 300 miles San Diego: 315 miles PADDLEWHEEL WRECK 24 District Walk District District 22 HORSESHOE COVE 25 23 *Primitive boat-in public restrooms are available along the Arizona shoreline from the London Bridge south PILOT ROCK 26 PINNACLES 27 to Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. 28 Arizona No Wake Zone 21 12 29 Lake London Bridge 13 95 95 Havasu 20 19 California 30 Island 14 31 District 15 Thompson Bay
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18 VICTORIA CLIFFS 32 Play Like You Mean it® and the Lake Havasu City 35 33 ® 17 logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu 35 Play Like You Mean it and the Lake Havasu City logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc 16 Tourism Bureau Inc dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 34 dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights reserved. UNDERWATER Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights OBSTACLE COURSE reserved. To Parker, Quartzsite 10 A publication of Go Lake Havasu ARIZONA’ S PLAYGROUND VISITORS GUIDE Robert P. McCulloch captured the world’s attention LAKE in 1967 when he purchased the London Bridge and ● Boating ...... 2 relocated it from England to the stunning Colorado ● Fishing ...... 4 River. Since the city’s incorporation in 1978, the ● Launch Ramps ...... 6 community has continued to thrive on the spirit of ● Beaches & Swimming ...... 8 possibility, innovation and fun. DESERT As the home of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu ● Off-Roading ...... 9 City attracts more than 1 million visitors annually with ● Hiking & Cycling ...... 10 60 miles of uninterrupted navigable waterways, 300 annual events, 300 days of sunshine, 400 miles of river ATTRACTIONS & SIGHTSEEING coastline and 1,800 miles of off-road trails. ● London Bridge ...... 12 ● Lighthouses & Wildlife ...... 14 Explore the desert by foot, mountain bike or off- road vehicle. Discover secret lake coves in a kayak ACTIVITIES or in a high-performance luxury boat. Lounge in the ● Gaming & History ...... 15 Bridgewater Channel or camp under gazing stars. ● Beach Shack Island & Flyboard ...... 16 In Lake Havasu City, white sandy beaches mingle with ● Bumper Boats & Scuba Diving ...... 17 breathtaking red-rock mountains and breezy palm ● Sports ...... 18 trees to give you an experience unlike any other. ● Shopping ...... 19 ● Public Art & Galleries ...... 20 Welcome to Arizona’s Playground! ● Parks ...... 21 ● Golf ...... 22 ● Visitor Information Center ...... 23 ● Rentals ...... 24 ● Tours ...... 28 ● Events ...... 32 LODGING ● Hotels & Motels ...... 34 ● Vacation Rentals & Condos ...... 38 ● RV Parks & Campgrounds ...... 40 ● Boat-In Camping ...... 42 TRANSPORTATION ● Getting Here & Getting Around ...... 43
See locations on city & lake maps, back cover
Cover photo by @taramtominaga Go Lake Havasu staff GoLakeHavasu.com 1 BOATING BOATING
Bridgewater Channel See locations on lake map, back cover
Lake Havasu has attracted millions of visitors to its Lake Havasu Overnight Mooring epic blue-green waters that run through the famed Lake Havasu Marina Bridgewater Channel under the iconic London Bridge . 1100 McCulloch Blvd N • 928.855.2159 • lakehavasumarina.com Come discover the wealth of hidden coves and beaches London Bridge Resort that offer the perfect moments to relax, swim or fish 1477 Queens Bay • 928.855.0888 • londonbridgeresort.com for the day, or awe in the exploration of the river’s Visit golakehavasu.com/overnight-mooring for additional canyons, cliffs and wildlife . Whether you want a regional listings. legendary boating scene or seclusion, these shorelines have your spot . Non-Motorized Boating Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) allow Must-See Boating Attractions intimate exploration of wildlife shorelines and coves (see Bridgewater Channel rentals page 24). Running under the London Bridge, it’s the spot to moor for a renowned boat and people show. Watercraft Rentals GPS: 34.470648, -114.346981 Your playground awaits with rentals from SUPs, fishing kayaks, Copper Canyon personal watercrafts (PWCs), boats and cabanas. Rental compa- This famous party cove is surrounded by towering red-rock cliffs. nies will launch watercraft for you (see rentals page 24). GPS: 34.425372, -114.307854
Havasu and Bill Williams River National Wildlife refuges Two refuges border each side of the lake to welcome kayakers, CABANA + HOUSEBOAT RENTALS anglers and nature lovers. GPS: Havasu: 34.301033, -114.224134 Cabana Bill Williams: 34.29977, -114.098217 Unwind on a beached and shaded cabana party Topock Gorge boat in the Bridgewater Channel for the day. This majestic gorge north of the lake escorts you through 928.486.6951 • cabanaboat.com towering canyon walls, history and wildlife. GPS: 34.658293, -114.458231 Houseboat Designated Captain Program Relax on the longest houseboat rental on the Colorado River at 85 feet or chill on a 60-footer. The Lake Havasu Marine Association provides Coast Guard- certified captains to operate your boat for ultimate relaxation. 800.843.9218 • lakehavasuhouseboating.com Visit designatedoperatorlhma.com to learn more.
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Havasu National Wildlife Refuge See locations on lake map, back cover
Lake Havasu is one of the top bass fishing lakes in the Free Public Fishing Docks Western U .S . Anglers haul in large and smallmouth All docks are open 24 hours. bass, striper, panfish and catfish . Cast your line from docks, boats or along the shore . Mesquite Bay Two locations (South and North), on lake side of London Bridge Road, within about a mile north of Lake Havasu State Best Catches Park, 928.505.1200 Site Six Largemouth Bass 591 Beachcomber Blvd (on the Island), 928.453.8686 Active June–September. Prefer live bait, but they will bite on crankbaits, swimbaits and spinner baits. Bag limit 6, minimum (see launch ramps page 6 for additional regional locations) length 13 in., any combination of largemouth and smallmouth. Fishing Guide Services Smallmouth Bass Plentiful February–April. Use craw-colored jigs, jerkbaits and Captain Blythe’s Fishing Guide Service small bright-colored swimbaits. Bag limit 6, minimum length 13 928.486.8371 • fishinginlakehavasu.com in., any combination of largemouth and smallmouth. Half-day fishing Shaun Bailey Fishing Guide Service Striped Bass 818.324.8630 • facebook.com/shaun.bailey.7140 Plentiful April–December. Try frozen anchovies, mackerel or squid, Service includes tournament tactics and instructional guide or use large swimbait or jerkbait lures, like the Pointer 128, or shad or bluegills for the best live bait. Bag limit 10, any size. Kayak Fishing Panfish Southwest Kayaks Fishing Expedition Peak April-June. Try for panfish, bluegills and redears. All bite on 423 English Village mealworms, nightcrawlers and lures like crappie jigs or small- 928.680.9257 • 480.440.5867 • southwestkayaks.com trout spinning lures. Bag limit 25. Self-guided or guided trip
FISHING LICENSES A valid Arizona or California fishing license and Colorado Daily licenses are $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. River stamp are required for anglers who are at least 10 Licenses/stamps are available online at azgfd.com/license. years of age (blind residents are exempt). Annual fishing Anglers with AZ or CA valid fishing licenses are welcome to licenses are $37 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. fish on either state’s shoreline and the waters in between.
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Lake Havasu State Park
Public Marinas & Launch Ramps #Ramps / Lanes Fees / Launch Times Amenities Office Hours
MAP# Cattail Cove State Park 1 ramp / 4 lanes Mon–Thu: $10 Restrooms, fish-cleaning 8am–5pm 31 15 mi S of LHC on Hwy 95 (mile marker 167/168) Fri-Sun & Holidays: $15 station, group ramadas Self pay: 5pm–8am 928.855.1223 6am–10pm azstateparks.com/cattail-cove 20 Crazy Horse Campgrounds 1 ramp / 2 lanes Daily: $20 Store, restroom, 8am–4pm 1534 Beachcomber Blvd 8am–8pm pump-out station 928.855.4033 crazyhorsecampgrounds.com 33 Havasu Springs Resort 1 ramp / 2 lanes Daily: $15, $10/day Store, restroom, Sun-Thu 7am-7pm 2581 Hwy 95, Parker, AZ after first day pump-out station, Fri 7am-10pm 928.667.3361 7am–12am fuel dock, boat-slip Sat 7am-8pm havasusprings.com rentals 15 Lake Havasu Marina 1 ramp / 5 lanes Mon–Thu: $10 Store, restroom, 8am–4pm 1100 N McCulloch Blvd Fri–Sun & Holidays: $20 pump-out station, Slip rentals: 928.855.2159 24–hr launch fuel dock, boat-slip 8am–3:30pm lakehavasumarina.com rentals 10 Lake Havasu State Park 4 ramps / 25 lanes Mon–Thu: $15 Store, restroom, Office hrs: 699 London Bridge Rd Fri–Sun & Holidays: $20 pump-out station, 6am–5pm 928.855.2784 6am–10pm fuel dock Self pay: azstateparks.com/lake-havasu 5pm–6am 17 Site Six Launch Ramp 1 ramp / 3 lanes Free Restroom, fishing pier, 591 Beachcomber Blvd 24–hr launch fish-cleaning station 928.453.8686 lhcaz.gov/parks-recreation/parks-trails/site-six 32 Take Off Point 1 ramp / 2 lanes Free Restroom Take Off Point Rd, Parker Dam, AZ 24–hr launch 928.505.1200
Non-Motorized Public Launches 35 Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge 1 ramp Free Restroom Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, 60911 Highway 95 (mile marker 160/162), Parker, AZ Sunrise–Sunset Sat–Sun 10am–2pm 928.667.4144 fws.gov/refuge/bill_williams_river 5 Castle Rock Bay Beach launch Free Parking off of Vista Dr at Crystal Beach Sunrise–Sunset fws.gov/refuge/Havasu/activities/canoeing.html 19 London Bridge Beach Beach launch Free Restroom 1340 McCulloch Blvd Sunrise–11pm 928.453.8686 lhcaz.gov/parks-recreation/parks-trails/london-bridge-beach 8 Mesquite Bay Beach launch Free Parking off of London Bridge Rd Sunrise–Sunset 928.505.1200 fws.gov/refuge/Havasu/activities/canoeing.html 14 Rotary Community Park Beach launch Free Restroom 1400 S Smoketree Ave Sunrise–11pm 928.453.8686 lhcaz.gov/parks-recreation/parks-trails/rotary-community-park 6 GoLakeHavasu.com GoLakeHavasu.com 7 BEACHES & SWIMMING OFF-ROADING
Lake Havasu State Park North of Lake Havasu City See locations on city map, back cover
Beaches The desert surrounding you features 1,800 miles of off- road trails through varying terrain . For information on Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd • 928.855.2784 • azstateparks.com/lake-havasu the best trails, off-road rental companies can help guide Fees: $15 Mon-Thu, $20 Fri-Sun & Holidays, $3 per person walk/bike-in you (see rentals page 24) or visit the U .S . Bureau of Land Hours: 6am–10pm • Leashed pets welcome Management (BLM): White sand beaches offer panoramic views with picnic essentials. Lake Havasu Field Office London Bridge Beach & Lions Dog Park 1785 Kiowa Ave • 928.505.1200 • blm.gov 1340 McCulloch Blvd N • 928.453.8686 • lhcaz.gov Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Fees: Free • Hours: Daybreak–11pm • Leashed pets welcome Covered playgrounds, basketball, sand volleyball, swimming. Arizona Peace Trail This 675-mile trail system, Bullhead City Kingman Rotary Community Park designed for off-highway 1400 Smoketree Ave S • 928.453.8686 • lhcaz.gov vehicles, loops through the ARIZONA Fees: Free • Hours: Daybreak–11pm • No pets allowed three counties in Western PEACE TRAIL Covered playgrounds, sand volleyball, bocce ball, skate park, swimming. Arizona to highlight 40 natural, and unnatural, Wikieup Swimming points of interest. Visit Lake arizonapeacetrail.org Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center Havasu for more information. City Wayside 100 Park Ave • 928.453.2687 • lhcaz.gov 95 Fees: $5.50 adults, $4.50 ages 4-17 & 62+, Free: 3 & under Vehicle Registration Parker Hours: Vary by season • No pets allowed & OHV Decal Bouse The indoor pool and water slide offer a great lake alternative. Salome An off-highway vehicle Quartzsite (OHV) must follow Kokomo at London Bridge Resort 10 the OHV registration, 1477 Queens Bay • 928.855.0888 • kokomohavasu.com Fees: Pool is free, non-guests must be 21+ insurance and sticker requirements of the Cibola Hours: Vary by season • No pets allowed in pool area Featuring pool volleyball. operator’s home state. Visitors to Arizona may WET Pool Bar at The Nautical Beachfront Resort operate in Arizona for 30 1000 McCulloch Blvd N • 928.855.2141 • nauticalbeachfrontresort.com consecutive days. Visit Fees: Pool is free, non-guests must be 21+ azstateparks.com/ohv- Yuma 8 Hours: Vary by season • No pets allowed in pool area laws-regulations for Wellton Featuring the largest infinity pool in Arizona. more information.
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SARA Park See riding locations on city map, back cover
Lake Havasu City’s natural beauty includes trails As Arizona’s Playground, the vast desert terrain with for hikers of all abilities, especially SARA Park dramatic views is perfect for kicking up some dirt with (see parks page 21). Pick up a detailed hiking your mountain bike tires . guide featuring 20 hikes at the Visitor Information Center (see location page 23) or visit golakehavasu.com/ Where to Cycle hiking for trail head directions. SARA Park 7260 SARA Park Way S Hours: Sunrise–11pm Where to Hike An 1,100-acre park with an abundance of mountain bike trails Easy suitable for all levels. Hikers share the trails. Multi-Use Trail Pittsburg Mines Trail Crack in the Mountain Trail The 8.5-mile paved trail parallels Hwy 95 from Palo Verde Blvd N Miles: 4 Miles: 5 to McCulloch Blvd S. An easy hike up a small hill will This trail passes through one of reward you with a panoramic the most famous slot canyons Island Trail view. The hill at the end of the on the Lower Colorado and This paved 3.6-mile loop around the Island has beautiful lake trail offers spectacular view of ends at a scenic lake cove views. Parking is available at Beachcomber Blvd and McCulloch Lake Havasu City area. beside Balance Rock. Blvd N. Pedestrians and bicyclists share the trail. GPS: 34.505023, -114.251572 GPS: 34.443710, -114.264892 Water Tank Trail Difficult Bike Rentals Miles: 6.2 Cycle Therapy This trail affords hikers Crossman Peak Trail 40 Scott Dr • 928.855.3553 • cycletherapylhc.com expansive mountain views with Miles: 6 Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Closed Sun bighorn sheep sightings and Experience the highest elevation Rent road bikes, mountain bikes, beach cruisers, BMX bikes, fenced wildlife watering areas. point in the Lake Havasu area at comfort bikes, hybrid bikes, recumbent trikes and electric bikes. GPS: 34.423308, -114.204622 5,103 feet above sea level. GPS: 34.552105, -114.210763 Havasu Bike and Fitness 151 Swanson Ave • 928.453.9777 • havasubike.com Moderate Lizard Peek Trail Hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am–6pm, Sat 9:30am–4pm, Closed Sun Arch Rock Loop Trail Miles: 4 Rent road bikes, mountain bikes and cruisers. Miles: 4.5 Featuring an 80-foot lizard This trail features a variety of geoglyph, this trail offers a Rubba Duck Safari desert scenery including a panoramic view at 1,370 feet 402 English Village • 928.208.0293 • facebook.com/rubbaducksafari natural arch. above sea level. Hours: Daily 9am-5pm GPS: 34.440687, -114.260892 GPS: 34.443703, -114.264920 Rent beach cruisers.
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Check out the live webcams at GoLakeHavasu.com to see the London Bridge, the Bridgewater Channel and the English Village.
London Bridge The granite blocks of the famed London Bridge, once each block before disassembling and shipping the spanning the River Thames, now glisten over the 130,000 tons of granite through the Panama Canal to Bridgewater Channel. Long Beach, California to eventually be trucked through the desert to its new home. Designed in 1799, the bridge welcomed its first pedestrian traffic in 1831 in London, England. The bridge was thoughtfully reconstructed in the exact same order as it had stood over the River Thames and However, by 1924, the London Bridge began to quietly then re-dedicated to spanning the Bridgewater Channel sink into the Thames’s waters as it had not been on October 10, 1971 in Lake Havasu City, Home of the designed to withstand the impact of the new London Bridge. 20th century automotive traffic. The secrets of the London Bridge unfold during a In 1967, the City of London Corporation placed the 90-minute walking tour, including the involvement of bridge up for sale, which caught the eye of Lake Havasu Napoleon Bonepart, the memories of the strafing scars City’s innovative founding father, Robert P. McCulloch. from World War II, how the watchful dragons came to Mr. McCulloch placed the winning bid in 1968: stand guard and insights on the beloved nursery rhyme. $2,460,000. Call the Visitor Information Center at 928.855.5655 Then the process began of meticulously numbering for tour information.
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Lake Havasu Lighthouses Lake Havasu City is Arizona’s Playground whether you are on the water, in the desert or at one of the Lake Havasu City is home to more replica lighthouses than any other city in the country. Of the 27 picturesque lighthouses, attraction highlights of our community . 13 are accessible by land, while the rest can be explored by watercraft or boat tour. All are built, installed and maintained by Gaming the Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club. Gallagher’s Dining & Pub Havasu Landing Resort & Casino Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club 3524 McCulloch Blvd N 5 Main St, Havasu Lake, CA • 928.855.4819 lh-lighthouseclub.org 928.855.8686 • gallaghersllc.com 760.858.4593 Live poker, off-track betting havasulanding.com/ferry.html Wildlife of the Lower (see online schedule) Board the ferry near the Sunset Grill & Lounge London Bridge for a 17-minute Colorado River Region at Quality Inn & Suites trip to the casino. $2 roundtrip Situated between the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, the Havasu 271 Lake Havasu Ave S also makes a great 1-hour National Wildlife Refuge borders the lake to the north and 928.855.1111 roundtrip boat excursion encompasses 37,515 acres (one acre is slightly larger than one Off-track betting (see online schedule). football field). The Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge lies to the south, near Parker Dam, and includes 6,100 acres. History The Havasu Refuge sits in the migratory flight path of birds and Lake Havasu Museum of History includes a 20-mile stretch of one of the last undeveloped sections 320 London Bridge Rd of the Lower Colorado River: Topock Gorge. Additionally, the 928.854.4938 • havasumuseum.com Bill Williams Refuge was designated as an Audubon Society Fees: $7.50 per person, Free: active military, children 12 & under Globally Significant Important Bird Area due to the spotting of a Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm Oct-Apr, 10am-2pm May-Sept rare Nutting’s Flycatcher, and it is one of the last locations to find Discover the city’s unique historical story native cottonwood and willow forests in this area. The refuges allow this stretch to welcome more than: DAY TRIP IDEAS
• 355 species of birds, including the rarely seen bald eagle Oatman • 192 aquatic species, including 23 species of dragonflies Oatman-Topock Hwy/Main St, Oatman, AZ 928.768.6222 • oatmangoldroad.org • 57 mammal species, including bighorn sheep, javelina and burros Watch the Wild West come to life in a gunslinging “shootout” on the dusty streets of the small mining town of Oatman along • 40 species of butterflies, including the Common Buckeye Route 66 where wild burros roam with even wilder tales. • 41 reptiles and amphibians, including rattlesnakes
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Flyboard at London Bridge
Beach Shack Island Bumper Boats Located in scenic back drop of Thompson Bay, this floating These boats are fun for all ages as friends bump each other jungle gym features a slide, trampolines, rope swings and a around in a closed water “arena” in the Bridgewater Channel giant blog to launch friends through the air and into the water overlooking the famed London Bridge. Although you should for fun for both youth and adults. The jungle gym is located in be prepared to get a little wet, swimwear is not required to a swim area that is surrounded by buoys and near a beach for enjoy these fun childhood toys that obtain speeds of up to 2 family-watching fun! miles an hour. Beach Shack Rentals Whett Rods Rentals 1340 McCulloch Blvd N (near London Bridge Beach) 507 English Village (near the London Bridge) 928.846.7273 • beachshackrentalslhc.com 928.680.2573 • whettrodsrentals.com Flyboard Scuba Diving Soar above the London Bridge using the power of water Lake Havasu has dozens of dive sites to explore including for the ultimate experience in hydroflight. The water sports watery attractions such as shipwrecks, sunken planes, sensation utilizes power from a personal watercraft (PWC) underwater geology, fish habitats and even a deserted through a long hose to create flexible movement that mimics underwater town from the 1800s. Local dive charters and flying through the air. clubs can help you discover Lake Havasu from below the surface at depths ranging from 15 feet to over 300 feet with Water Buzz Flyboarding visibility between 10 to 50 feet and water temperatures 1477 Queens Bay #205 (near the London Bridge) ranging from 50s to 80s (see dive site locations on lake 928.706.0336 • waterbuzzflyboarding.com map, back cover).
Lake Havasu Divers Association DAY TRIP IDEAS lakehavasudivers.com Capt. John’s Dive Charters Arizona Route 66 Museum 928.412.0688 120 W. Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ Custom dive charters available both day and night and include 928.753.9889 • gokingman.com transportation, drinks and snacks. Tanks and gear not included. Located in Kingman’s Historic Powerhouse, the museum Scuba Training & Technology curates the history from the “heart” of Route 66: the 2150 Kiowa Blvd N longest remaining stretch of the 2,400 miles that was the 928.855.9400 • scubatrainingandtechnology.com iconic Mother Road to the west. Full-service dive center with equipment, rentals, training, certification and dive-guide services.
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Patrick A. Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex See locations on city map, back cover
Sports Shopping Patrick A. Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex Downtown District (Main Street) 1400 Smoketree Ave S McCulloch Blvd N between Smoketree Ave S & Acoma Blvd N 928.453.8686 • lhcaz.gov Small-town America at its finest, you can easily stroll the Fees: Free Downtown District, which is home to cozy and unique boutique Hours: Sunrise–11pm shops, antique stores, galleries, beauty and healthcare shops, As Arizona’s largest skate park, this Street League a book store featuring local gifts, gun shops, local restaurants Skateboarding-certified facility is open to BMX and scooters. and bars. There is free parking in the Downtown District, as well as in parking areas behind buildings. Havasu 95 Speedway 7260 Dub Campbell Pkwy Island Mall 928.854.6450 • havasu95speedway.com 1425 McCulloch Blvd N Fees: Visit website for ticket, schedule and race information Located across the London Bridge, the Island Mall has shops, Season: September through April restaurants and spectacular views of the Bridgewater Channel. Paved oval one-quarter-mile track. Located in both the indoor upstairs portion of the building, as well as the lower outdoor walkway, shops include souvenir, Havasu Lanes clothing and jewelry. 2128 McCulloch Blvd N 928.855.2695 • havasulanesaz.com London Bridge Shops Fees: Visit website for rental information 422 English Village Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am This charming waterfront shopping and sightseeing area is 32 lanes with full-service bar and grill, pool tables, dart boards, located in the English Village and near the London Bridge bumper bowling and video arcade. and includes boutiques, specialty shops, souvenirs, clothing, candles, soap, kayaks, tours and ice cream. Lake Havasu Sportsman Club 7260 SARA Park Way S The Shops at Lake Havasu 928.453.5404 • havasusportsman.com 5601 Hwy 95 Fees: $5 per person for pistol, rifle and archery; $7 per round for 928.764.2400 shotguns, trap, skeet and five stand The Shops at Lake Havasu features national retailers, such Hours: Sun, Wed, Sat 8am–12pm as Dillard’s, JCPenney and Wal-Mart, a movie theater with This outdoor range is surrounded by gorgeous scenery. stadium-style seating and specialty shops. Sam’s Shooters Emporium Outdoor Market 2183 McCulloch Blvd N #101 157 Paseo del Sol #102 928.680.7000 • samsguns.com 928.680.5685 hotline Fees: Visit website for range and gun rental fees Hours: Sun 7am-2pm, Labor Day-Memorial Day Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4:30pm Vendors offer a wide variety of products, food and services Longest indoor handgun and rifle range in Western Arizona. while artists showcase their talents.
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RU Gallery London Bridge Beach
Art lovers can tour public artworks throughout the Seventeen parks are beautifully situated throughout streets of Lake Havasu City or visit any of the local Lake Havasu City . For the best lake views, head to galleries . There are no fees . London Bridge Beach or Rotary Community Park — both of which are along the Bridgewater Channel . Enjoy Public Art the scenery and park amenities from sunrise to 11pm . Visit lhcaz.gov/parks-recreation/parks-trails for complete list • Rear building, 232 London Bridge Road, photography of city parks. • Rear buildings, 314-320 London Bridge Road, paintings
• Side of building, 573 Lake Havasu Ave N, multi-media Parks Avalon Park Mesquite Park • Wall, intersection Hwy 95 & Mesquite Ave, mural 1294 Avalon Ave 2140 Mesquite Ave • Side building, 2079 McCulloch Blvd, mural Dog park, covered playground, Playground, picnic tables, grass restroom, picnic ramadas, area, benches, splash pad. • Sidewalk, 2121 McCulloch Blvd N, sculptures BBQs, half-court basketball, Rotary Community Park walking path, grass area. 1400 Smoketree Ave S Galleries Cypress Park Three covered playgrounds, restrooms, picnic ramadas, Bill Spresser Gallery at the Pam Reinke Studio 2050 Daytona Ave BBQs, buoyed swim area, six Visitors Information Center 201 English Village Covered playground, restroom, beach volleyball courts, ball 422 English Village 928.412.7726 soccer fields, walking path. fields, skate park, bocce ball 800.262.8278 Hours: Tue 3:30–5:30pm, Wed Jack Hardie Park courts, walking paths, beach Hours: Daily 9am–5pm, 9am–5pm, Thu–Fri 6–8:30pm 2470 Baron Dr and grass areas. Closed Thanksgiving, Covered playground, restrooms, Q Gallery, The Christmas and New Year’s Day picnic ramadas, BBQs, SARA Park 2102 McCulloch Blvd N 7260 SARA Park Way S Christine’s Fine Art Gallery horseshoe pits, grass area. 954.495.0983 1,100-acre park features dog 2069 Acoma Blvd W #A Hours: Wed–Sat 11am–6pm London Bridge Beach park, covered playground, 928.505.4199 1340 McCulloch Blvd restrooms, picnic ramadas, Hours: Tue–Fri 9am–2pm, RU Gallery Dog park, two covered softball and baseball fields, Sat 9am–1pm 1425 McCulloch Blvd playgrounds, restrooms, motor speedway, hiking and Havasu Art Center (inside Island Mall) picnic ramada, BBQs, buoyed mountain biking trails, rodeo 2093 McCulloch Blvd N #101 928.846.9800 swim area, grass areas, sand grounds, motocross course, 928.855.4278 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am–5pm, volleyball court, basketball BMX track, r/c vehicle track, Hours: Tue–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 10am-4pm court, walking paths. shooting range.
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The Refuge Golf and Country Club English Village
Lakeside links provide unforgettable backdrops for Visitor Information Center scenic golf games along the Lower Colorado River . It’s time to place your pin! Visit golakehavasu.com/activities/golf for a complete You’ll find a map of the world right inside the doors of the listing of regional golf courses. Visitor Information Center conveniently located in the English Village near the London Bridge. The push pins represent the Public Golf Courses homes of our visitors who have enjoyed this beautiful lake resort town in the desert. Lake Havasu Golf Club 2400 Clubhouse Dr The Visitor Information Center also features 90-minute walking 928.855.2719 • londonbridgegc.com tours of the London Bridge, rotating art exhibits, a personal Features two 18-hole, par 71 courses watercraft (PWC) to “ride,” a historical movie, souvenirs, and London Bridge Resort visitor guides, dining guides, hiking guides, lighthouse guides, Bridgewater Links Golf Course tour schedules, event information and maps. Welcome to Lake 1477 Queens Bay Havasu City, we’re here to help you! 928.855.4777 • londonbridgeresort.com/golf-en.html A 9-hole, par 30 course near the London Bridge Visitor Information Center Hours: 422 English Village Daily 9am-5pm Refuge Golf & Country Club, The 800.242.8278 Closed Thanksgiving, 3103 London Bridge Rd Christmas and New Year’s Day 928.764.1404 • refugecountryclub.com 18-hole, par 72 championship course with gorgeous views Grand Island Park Average Temperatures 750 Malibu Dr MONTH AIR TEMP AIR TEMP SURFACE WATER 9-hole disc course AVG HIGH AVG LOW AVG TEMP Jan 64º F / 18º C 44º F / 7º C 50ºF / 10ºC Feb 70º F / 21º C 47º F / 8º C 53ºF / 12ºC DAY TRIP IDEAS Mar 77º F / 25º C 52º F / 11º C 60ºF / 16ºC Apr 85º F / 29º C 59º F / 15º C 63ºF / 17ºC Desert Bar May 96º F / 36º C 69º F / 21º C 70ºF / 21ºC AZ Hwy. 95 @ Cienega Springs Rd., Parker, AZ Jun 105º F / 41º C 77º F / 25º C 75ºF / 24ºC thedesertbar.com Jul 109º F / 43º C 85º F / 29º C 83ºF / 28ºC Aug 108º F / 42º C 84º F / 29º C 87ºF / 31ºC Be prepared for an artsy, quirky, gritty bar with great music, Sep 101º F / 38º C 75º F / 24º C 79ºF / 26ºC mouth-watering food and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that can Oct 88º F / 31º C 62º F / 17º C 66ºF / 19ºC only be found after driving 7 miles to the middle of the desert. Nov 74º F / 23º C 51º F / 11º C 62ºF / 17ºC Dec 63º F / 17º C 43º F / 6º C 59ºF / 15ºC
22 GoLakeHavasu.com GoLakeHavasu.com 23 RENTALS RENTALS
Bridgewater Channel
Lake Desert
PWC Deck, Open Bow, Jet Boat Pontoon Boat Ski/Wakeboard Canoe, Kayak SUP SxS ATV Fishing Boat (no prop) Boat
Arizona Boat Rentals 888.352.4018 X X X boatrentalsarizona.com
Arizona Watersports, Inc. 655 N Kiowa Ave X X X X X X X X 800.393.5558 • 928.453.5558 arizonawatersports.com
At the Bridge Rentals 1425 McCulloch Blvd N X X X X 928.208.1518 X atthebridgerentals.com
Beach Shack Rentals 1340 McCulloch Blvd N 928.846.7273 X X beachshackrentalslhc.com
Champion Rentals 502 English Village 928.855.8088 X X championrentals.com
Desert Sun Watersports, Inc. 699 London Bridge Rd X X X X X X X X 928.855.2022 • 877.538.7544 desertsunwatersports.com
Havasu Adventure Company 901 Lake Havasu Ave N 928.680.6151 X X X havasuadventurecompany.com
Havasu Bike and Fitness 151 Swanson Ave 928.453.9777 X X havasubike.com
Havasu Outback Tours 3587 Maricopa Ave 833.797.7368 X havasuoutbacktours.com
Invert Sports X X X X X 888.205.7119
JG Town Boat Rentals X 928.716.1585
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North of Lake Havasu City
Lake Desert
PWC Deck, Open Bow, Jet Boat Pontoon Boat Ski/Wakeboard Canoe, Kayak SUP SxS ATV Fishing Boat (no prop) Boat
JML Rentals 928.716.3625 • 928.208.2090 X X waverunnerslakehavasu.com
London Bridge Watercraft Rentals 1534 Beachcomber Blvd X 928.453.8883 X X X X X londonbridgewatercraft.com
Lucky Pirate Boat Rentals 1685 Industrial Blvd X X X 928.680.1003 X X X X luckypirateboatrentals.com
Nautical WaterSports Center 1000 McCulloch Blvd N 928.855.7000 X X X X X X nauticalwatersports.com
Paradise Wild Wave Rentals 1605 Countryshire Ave #1 X X X X 928.854.4214 X paradisewildwaveboatrentals.com
Sandbar Powersports Rentals 1595 Countryshire Ave X X X X X X 928.854.4242 sandbarwatersports.com
Southwest Kayaks 423 English Village 928.680.9257 X X southwestkayaks.com
Western AZ Canoe & Kayak Outfitters X 888.881.5038 • 928.855.6414 azwacko.com
Wet Monkey Powersport Rentals 699 London Bridge Rd X X X X X X X 877.938.6659 • 928.855.2022 X X wetmonkeyrentals.com
Whettrods Rentals, Inc. 507 English Village 928.680.2573 X X X X X whettrodsrentals.com
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Sleeping Indian
Tours by Air, Water & Land Months / Times Length Group Size Price (may not include tax)
Hangin’ Over Havasu Discovery Flight Sep-mid-June, Flight lesson: 1 person $130/$240+ 480.299.0717 daily, sunrise to 30 min, AIR hanginoverhavasu.com sunset, weather 1 hour, or Soar 1,000 ft. in an open cockpit as you permitting custom take in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Havasu during an introductory interactive amphibian ultra-light flight lesson.
Wanderlust Hot Air Balloon Rides Oct-May, 45 min–1 hour Up to 4 Call or visit 928.486.1075 daily, sunrise, website wanderlustballoons.com weather permitting Float peacefully above the stunning landscape of the Colorado River Valley and enjoy a post-flight picnic and a personalized flight certificate.
Bluewater Jet Boat Topock Gorge Tour Oct-May, 2.5–5 hours Up to 49 Adults: $45, 928.855.7171 departs 10:30am Seniors: $42, coloradoriverjetboattours.com or 1:30pm, call children 6–12
WATER Travel to the amazing Topock Gorge or for reservation years: $25, 5 years take an extended tour to dine at Pirate’s & younger free. Cove. Or enjoy a scenic sunset cruise to Group rates see the lighthouses. available
Channel Catz Charter & Tours Year-round, Half day to Up to 6 $450 for half 928.482.2289 flexible with full day day, $50 per channelcatz.com reservation hour thereafter Enjoy Lake Havasu at your leisure. Visit up to 8 hours popular sites including the London Bridge, Copper Canyon and Topock Gorge, or relax at a secluded cove.
Havasu Charters & Boat Tours Year-round, Half day to Up to 6 Call for price 928.230.0069 flexible with full day havasucharters.com reservation You get a boat and a captain so you can enjoy your day on the lake exploring all the coves and hot spots, or head up river to beautiful Topock Gorge.
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Topock Gorge
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Hot for Havasu Boat Charter & Tours Year-round, 4–8 hours Up to 6 Mon–Thu: $425 928.444.FRED (3733) flexible with half-day (4 hrs), Custom tours and charters let you enjoy reservation $50 per additional hour. Call for wknd/ WATER the lake your way. Popular sites include Topock Gorge, Copper Canyon and the holiday rates. famous London Bridge.
Rubba Duck Safari Year-round, daily 2–2.5 hours Up to 20 $158 per couple-$20 928.208.0293 9am–5pm, each for 3rd & 4th facebook.com/RubbaDuckSafari departure times passenger. Topock Captain your own 2-person boat on a fun-filled, vary, reservations lunch tour $219 per interactive guided tour. Explore secluded and recommended couple-$20 each for hidden coves and be amazed by the beauty of 3rd & 4th passenger. Topock Gorge and the old Trails Bridge.
Sunset Charter & Tour Co. Boat Tours Year-round, daily, 1–4 hours, Up to 18 Kon Tiki Canyon 928.716.8687 reservations varies with aboard the Cruiser Tours: $25- lakehavasuboattours.com suggested tour/ Kon Tiki $45 per person, Choose from several exciting narrated tours and excursions Canyon Serenity Now excursions aboard two unique vessels. You’ll hear Cruiser, up to Excursions: $65- about the fascinating history of the lake, city and 6 aboard the $90 per person famous London Bridge on this scenic journey. Serenity Now.
London Bridge Historic Walking Tour Oct-Apr, 1.5 hours 4 to 24 $10 per person, 928.855.5655 Tue-Thu-Sat, children 12 & golakehavasu.com 11am younger free LAND Learn fascinating facts about the world- famous London Bridge and Lake Havasu City during this informative history-filled walking tour.
Sandbar Powersports Off-Road Tours Oct-Mar, 2–6 hours, Call for Call for price 928.854.4242 reservation varies with group size sandbarpowersports.com required tour Explore the untamed desert as you ride a UTV for an invigorating Havasu Outback Tour or Topock 66 Tour.
Wet Monkey Powersports Year-round, daily, 2–8 hours Up to 9 Call for price 928.855.2022 8:30am–5pm, wetmonkeyrentals.com reservation Experience the vast desert terrian required surrounding the Colorado River on a guided trail tour where you are the driver.
30 GoLakeHavasu.com Rates and times accurate as of 01/01/19 and are subject to change without notice. GoLakeHavasu.com 31 EVENTS EVENTS
Desert Storm Poker Run and Shootout
Lake Havasu City is your year-round event headquarters with more than 400 events that highlight the region’s extraordinary natural beauty . April Desert Storm Poker Run and Shootout: The hottest high- Visit golakehavasu.com/events for a complete listing and the performance boats in the nation with speeds topping 180 mph during most up-to-date information. the Desert Storm shoot-out to crown the fastest boat on the lake.
January July Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair: One of the nation’s largest July 4: Fireworks on the lake dazzle boaters. hot air balloon festivals at Lake Havasu State Park features 70 hot air balloons. (The national comparison excludes the October honorable Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.) World Finals: Top personal watercraft (PWC) racers in the world compete to earn an international claim to fame. Buses by the Bridge: A retro-quirky show featuring more than 800 vintage and remodeled Volkswagen Buses. Run to the Sun: One of the largest classic car cruises in the Southwest showcases more than 800 cars. Grand Canyon Rodeo and Little Delbert Days: Bask in the Wild West with rodeo performances, including the heart-racing November bull riders, with a family-friendly fair at the gorgeous outdoor rodeo grounds. Gem and Mineral Show: Highlighting fossils, gems, minerals and stones. February Hangar 24 Lake Havasu AirFest: Aviation acts awe crowds at Winterfest: Main Street showcases more than 200 eclectic vendors. one of the largest air festivals along this stretch of the Colorado Winter Blast: The best pyrotechnicians in the Western U.S. River featuring micro-brews of Hangar 24. gather to showcase their newest and most glamorous fireworks. Festival of Lights: Shops near the London Bridge come to life Rockabilly Reunion: Custom rat rods, pin-up girls and bands with holiday spirit with more than 500,000 lights. reminiscent of the 1950s take you back in time. December March Boat Parade of Lights: This top holiday boating event along Bluegrass on the Beach: The best strummers and pickers from the Colorado River features more than 40 decorated boats. across the U.S. jam the undeniable sounds of bluegrass. Desert Bash and Off-road Poker Run: An off-road poker run to Havasu Deuces: Explore automotive history at what is hailed to highlight the best desert toys in the west. be the largest gathering of 1932 Fords in the nation. River Riders M/C Toy Run: An impressive 1,800 motorcycle London Bridge Renaissance Faire: Travel back in time to medieval riders arrive on Main Street from Parker with collected toys for days with jousting, eclectic vendors, eateries and a marketplace. the holidays.
32 GoLakeHavasu.com Events and dates subject to change. Events and dates subject to change. GoLakeHavasu.com 33 HOTELS & MOTELS HOTELS & MOTELS
MAP# Havasu Inn 41 2035 Acoma Blvd W 928.855.2311 $55–$190 23 rooms Kitchenettes
102 Havasu Sands Resort 2040 Mesquite Ave 928.855.1388 • 877.858.5222 havasusands.com $89+ 42 rooms WET Pool Bar at The Nautical Beachfront Resort Full-kitchen suites, spa, tennis/basketball See locations on city map, back cover courts, covered parking
MAP# Bridgewater Motel 46 Havasu Travelodge 54 101 London Bridge Rd 480 London Bridge Rd 928.855.3550 • 877.755.3550 928.680.9202 • 855.242.8278 bridgewatermotel.com havasutravelodge.com $74+ 37 rooms $69–$279 42 rooms Hot continental breakfast, indoor spa
84 Days Inn 70 HEAT Hotel 1700 McCulloch Blvd N 1420 N McCulloch Blvd 928.855.7841 • 800.835.2410 928.854.2833 • 888.898.HEAT daysinn.com heathotel.com $77–$179 89 rooms $99–$200+ 26 rooms Continental breakfast, spa
53 Hampton Inn by Hilton 113 Hidden Palms Resort Condos 245 London Bridge Rd 2100 Swanson Ave 928.855.4071 • 888.428.2465 928.855.7144 • 800.254.5611 lakehavasucity.hamptoninn.com hiddenpalms.com $139–$250 162 rooms $85-$139 22 rooms Newly renovated, hot breakfast buffet, Full-kitchen suites business/fitness centers
63 Holiday Inn Express & Suites DAY TRIP IDEAS 40 London Bridge Rd 928.733.6388 • 877.424.2449 Laughlin, NV — Right on the Colorado River hiexpress.com visitlaughlin.com $139–$299 96 rooms Hot breakfast, fitness center Experience this gaming strip with casinos and entertainment.
Pet-Friendly Beach Access Boat Dock Pool On-site Restaurant Lounge $ Price Range
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MAP# Island Inn Hotel MAP# Quality Inn & Suites 73 1300 McCulloch Blvd N 89 271 Lake Havasu Ave S 928.680.0606 • 800.243.9955 928.855.1111 • 800.528.5169 islandinnhotelaz.com qualityinn.com/hotel/az292 $55–$150 117 rooms $79–$299 177 rooms Spa, wedding gazebo Breakfast buffet, business center
87 Island Suites 47 Rodeway Inn & Suites 236 Lake Havasu Ave S 335 London Bridge Rd 928.855.7333 928.453.4656 • 800.4CHOICE islandsuiteshavasu.com choicehotels.com/az330 $85–$175 45 rooms $76–$100 42 rooms King-bed efficiencies, continental Continental breakfast, indoor pool/spa breakfast, spa
106 Knights Inn 112 Royal Inn 31 Wings Loop 2190 Birch Square 928.855.2146 • 800.258.8558 928.854.7000 • 877.747.7001 knightsinn.com royalinnhavasu.com $51–$150 40 rooms $45–$99 50 rooms
78 London Bridge Resort 49 Super 8 Motel 1477 Queens Bay 305 London Bridge Rd 928.855.0888 • 800.624.7939 928.855.8844 londonbridgeresort.com super8.com $99–$399 122 suites $49–$199 59 rooms Hot breakfast, business/fitness centers, Continental breakfast, spa tennis courts, golf course
55 Motel 6 111 Traveler’s Inn 111 London Bridge Rd 2176 Birch Square 928.855.3200 • 800.466.8356 928.855.5566 motel6.com lakehavasutravelersinn.com $55–$199 30 rooms $49–$100 48 rooms
57 Nautical Beachfront Resort, The 45 Windsor Inn 1000 McCulloch Blvd N 451 London Bridge Rd 928.855.2141 • 800.892.2141 928.855.4135 nauticalbeachfrontresort.com windsorinnmotel.com $73–$450 139 rooms $47–$200 60 rooms Business center, water park, launch ramp Continental breakfast
Pet-Friendly Beach Access Boat Dock Pool On-site Restaurant Lounge $ Price Range
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MAP# Adventure Vacation Rentals MAP# Havasu Realty n/a 2790 Tonto Dr #102 n/a 30 Acoma Blvd S #210 928.855.3225 928.854.5556 • 928.453.5887 avrhavasu.com lhcvacations.com $76–$274+ Call for rates Pool homes, luxury villas with RV/boat Variety of rentals and amenities garages n/a Copper Canyon Realty n/a Integrity Arizona Real Estate Sales 909.720.0407 • 928.486.7166 2035 Swanson Ave #101 coppercanyonrealty.com 928.706.0070 • 928.486.3637 renthavasu.com $175–$350 $12–$550 Variety of rentals and amenities Variety of rentals and amenities
n/a Desert Resort Properties n/a Lake Havasu Vacation Rentals & Sales 91 London Bridge Rd 500 Lake Havasu Ave N #A104 928.680.9222 • 800.342.8278 928.854.7800 • 800.279.4712 desertresortproperties.com havasuvacationrentals.com $125–$350 $125–$500+ Condo units Variety of rentals and amenities
n/a Destination Havasu 83 Queens Condos Rentals & Sales by Connie 231 Swanson Ave #100 141 Swanson Ave #1 928.680.8157 • 888.263.5422 928.505.3636 • 866.821.3636 destinationhavasu.net lakehavasuresorts.com $150–$450 $200–$250 Variety of rentals and amenities Condo units, gated community
n/a First Choice Property of Mohave County n/a Queens Vacation Rentals & Sales 422 El Camino Way 420 English Village 928.854.3229 • 877.808.8891 928.505.7755 • 888.677.5577 fcphavasu.com queensvacationrentalsandsales.com Call for rates Call for rates Variety of rentals and amenities Condo units
100 Havasu Dunes Resort 88 Xanadu Condos 620 Lake Havasu Ave S 276 Lake Havasu Ave S 928.855.6626 • 800.438.6493 928.855.8300 havasu-dunes.com xanaducondos.com $110–$209 $89–$139 Studios, Resort suites, kitchen/ Condo units, spa kitchenettes, 3 pools, spa, activities room
Pet-Friendly Beach Access Boat Dock Pool On-site Restaurant Lounge $ Price Range
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Lake Havasu State Park See locations on city map, back cover
59 BeachComber Estates 122 Havasu Springs Resort 601 Beachcomber Blvd 2581 Hwy 95, Parker, AZ 928.855.2322 928.667.3361 beachcomberestates.com havasusprings.com Mobile home/RV park, full hook-ups, RV park only (no tents), full hook-ups, clubhouse, spa, outdoor games, laundry facilities, marina, launch ramp, furnished mobile home rentals. motels, vacation rentals. $55–$77 40 spaces Call for rates 144 spaces
43 Campbell Cove RV Resort 58 Islander Resort Lake Havasu 1523 Industrial Blvd 751 Beachcomber Blvd 928.854.7200 928.680.2000 campbellcovervresort.com islanderresortlakehavasu.com RV park only (no tents), full hook-ups, RV park only (no tents), full hook-ups, cable, laundry facility, restrooms/showers, laundry facility, launch ramp, park meeting/recreation room. model rentals. $37–$44 124 spaces $55–$95 520 spaces
121 Cattail Cove State Park 44 Lake Havasu State Park 15 mi S of Lake Havasu, mile markers 699 London Bridge Rd 167/168, Hwy 95 928.855.2784 928.855.1223 azstateparks.com/lake-havasu azstateparks.com/cattail-cove RV & tents, electric, potable water, dump Electric, water, limited full hook-ups, dump station, restrooms/showers, launch ramps, station, restrooms/showers, launch ramp. cabin rentals. $30–$40 61 spaces $35–$40 47 spaces
76 Crazy Horse Campgrounds 60 Sam’s Beachcomber Resort 1534 Beachcomber Blvd 555 Beachcomber Blvd 928.855.4033 928.453.1550 crazyhorsecampgrounds.com samsbeachcomberrvresort.com RV & tents, full hook-ups, dump RV park only (no tents), full hook-ups, station, laundry facility, restrooms/showers, dump station, laundry facility, restrooms/ launch ramp, park model rentals. showers, launch ramp, park model rentals. $45–$70 620 spaces $55–$65 100 spaces
Pet-Friendly Beach Access Boat Dock Pool On-site Restaurant Lounge $ Price Range
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There is no commercial air service into Lake Havasu City. The municipal airport is for private and charter flights. Airport Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport (HII) 5600 Hwy 95 N #1 • 928.764.3330 lhcaz.gov/operations/airport
Closest Major Airports (see map, back cover)
McCarran International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, NV McCarran is 150 miles north of Lake Havasu City Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix, AZ Sky Harbor is 210 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City Friendly Island Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, CA LAX is 315 miles west of Lake Havasu City Airport Transportation Service to/from LAS For the ultimate lodging, sleep under the gazing desert stars while listening to river waves flow past you . Boat-in Aloha Airport Express Havasu/Vegas Express 928.854.5253 • 888.948.3427 928.453.4884 • 800.459.4884 only campsites are located on the Arizona shoreline azaloha.com havasuvegasexpress.com between SARA Park and the Bill Williams River Commuter Services Johnsons Non-Emergency National Wildlife Refuge (see lake map, back cover). There 888.696.7538 Medical Transport are no fire pits or campfires permitted year-round . The commuterservices.net (Also PHX) 928.302.9750 campsites will either be operated by Arizona State Park Elite VIP Shuttle johnsonsnonemergency.com or the U .S . Bureau of Land Management . 928.846.0069 Wheelchair accessible elitevipshuttle.com Visit golakehavasu.com/boat-in-beaches-campsites for more information. Car Rentals Boat-in Camping Sites Anderson Toyota Rent a Car Cattail Cove State Park 6510 Showplace Ave • 928.764.2886 • 888.331.8796 PO Box 1990 andersontoyotaaz.com/toyota-rent-a-car 928.855.1223 Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6:30pm, Sat 7:30am–4pm, Closed Sun azstateparks.com/cattail-cove Complimentary shuttle within Lake Havasu City $10–$20 32 camp sites Avis Rent A Car 5600 Hwy 95 N #4 (at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport) Fee: Day use: Mon-Thur $10, Fri-Sun & holidays $15, 928.764.3001 • 800.831.2847 • avis.com Overnight: $20 Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm No reservations, first come, first serve. All sites have a picnic table, barbecue grill, restrooms (no running water), trash can, and some Budget Rent A Car have ramadas. No fire pits or campfires permitted year round. 5600 Hwy 95 N #4 (at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport) 928.764.3001 • 800.218.7992 • budget.com Bureau of Land Management Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm 1785 Kiowa Ave 928.505.1200 Enterprise Rent-A-Car blm.gov/visit/lake-havasu-shoreline-sites 730 Lake Havasu Ave N 928.453.0033 • 800.325.8007 • enterprise.com $10–$20 87 camp sites (3 ADA) Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm Fee: Day use: $10, Overnight: $20 (up to 6 people, $2 per Complimentary shuttle within Lake Havasu City additional person) Free: 6 & under Pay at site. No reservations, first come, first serve. Most sites have Shuttle Services in Lake Havasu City a picnic table, barbecue grill, restrooms (no running water), trash Shuttle services available 24/7. Visit golakehavasu.com/ can and ramadas. No fire pits or campfires permitted year round. transportation for more information.
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p 85 Post Office b 118 118 37 Star Cinemas Arizona e 120 ll P k 66 Tecopa Ferry Terminal Visitor In or ation w • y 119 121 36 The Shops at Lake Havasu 52 Chamber of Commerce 122 kwy 80 Water Buzz Flyboarding Sara P 123 52 Go Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau California 65 Visitor Information Center To Parker, Quartzsite 10 To Kingman, Grand Canyon DISCOVER ARIZONA’S WEST COAST 0 LAKE MAP 0 To Topock, Needles • P li Marinas oating Attra tions La n h Ra s Points o Interest LAKE HAVASU CITY 95 31 Cattail Cove State Park 24 Balance Rock 20 Crazy Horse Campground 35 Bill Williams River 33 Havasu Springs Resort National Wildlife Refuge 15 Lake Havasu Marina 21 Bridgewater Channel (800) 242-8278 • GoLakeHavasu.com 10 Lake Havasu State Park 23 Copper Canyon VISITORS GUIDE Topock Gorge 2 1 • 17 Site Six 2 Devil’s Elbow RTH A • H • TH • A IR RTH A 32 Take Off Point 12 English Village RT AI AR AIR E A IR EA R E E 25 Friendly Island • Non Motori ed 3 P li La n hes 16 Grass Island TA ARIZONAS 11 Havasu Landing Resort NEVADA ARIZONAS ARIZONAS ARIZONAS Grand Canyon National Park 35 Bill Williams River National & Casino PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND Wildlife Refuge 6 Havasu National Wildlife Las Vegas 5 Castle Rock Bay W Refuge LAS N W 4 W W A U N 6 Havasu National Wildlife 13 London Bridge A N A U N TER • F AT U T • F U TE • F ER • F Refuge N ER R 34 Parker Dam 19 London Bridge Beach Lake Havasu 3 Picture Rock Municipal 8 Mesquite Bay 27 Pilot Rock 5 Lake ARIZONA Airport 14 Rotary Community Park 26 Red Rock Havasu 18 Site Five Dive Spot Los Angeles • Free P li Fishing Do ks LA City
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Ocean O Indian 33 Havasu Springs Resort C 7 4 The Sandbar San Diego Reservation 8 7 Mesquite Bay North 30 Three Dunes Lake 9 Mesquite Bay South 9 1 Topock Gorge Mexico Lake Havasu 17 Site Six 32 Take Off Point Dive Spot 11 Havasu City Ferry Route 10 Gas Dock Lighthouse DISTANCE FROM: 95 Public Restroom* Grand Canyon National Park: 230 miles Las Vegas: 150 miles Phoenix: 200 miles Island Channel Downtown Medical SARA Park Los Angeles: 300 miles San Diego: 315 miles PADDLEWHEEL WRECK 24 District Walk District District 22 HORSESHOE COVE 25 23 *Primitive boat-in public restrooms are available along the Arizona shoreline from the London Bridge south PILOT ROCK 26 PINNACLES 27 to Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. 28 Arizona No Wake Zone 21 12 29 Lake London Bridge 13 95 95 Havasu 20 19 California 30 Island 14 31 District 15 Thompson Bay
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18 VICTORIA CLIFFS 32 Play Like You Mean it® and the Lake Havasu City 35 33 ® 17 logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu 35 Play Like You Mean it and the Lake Havasu City logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc 16 Tourism Bureau Inc dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 34 dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights reserved. UNDERWATER Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights OBSTACLE COURSE reserved. To Parker, Quartzsite 10 A publication of Go Lake Havasu To Kingman, Grand Canyon DISCOVER ARIZONA’S WEST COAST 0 LAKE MAP 0 To Topock, Needles • P li Marinas oating Attra tions La n h Ra s Points o Interest LAKE HAVASU CITY 95 31 Cattail Cove State Park 24 Balance Rock 20 Crazy Horse Campground 35 Bill Williams River 33 Havasu Springs Resort National Wildlife Refuge 15 Lake Havasu Marina 21 Bridgewater Channel (800) 242-8278 • GoLakeHavasu.com 10 Lake Havasu State Park 23 Copper Canyon VISITORS GUIDE Topock Gorge 2 1 • 17 Site Six 2 Devil’s Elbow RTH A • H • TH • A IR RTH A 32 Take Off Point 12 English Village RT AI AR AIR E A IR EA R E E 25 Friendly Island • Non Motori ed 3 P li La n hes 16 Grass Island TA ARIZONAS 11 Havasu Landing Resort NEVADA ARIZONAS ARIZONAS ARIZONAS Grand Canyon National Park 35 Bill Williams River National & Casino PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND Wildlife Refuge 6 Havasu National Wildlife Las Vegas 5 Castle Rock Bay W Refuge LAS N W 4 W W A U N 6 Havasu National Wildlife 13 London Bridge A N A U N TER • F AT U T • F U TE • F ER • F Refuge N ER R 34 Parker Dam 19 London Bridge Beach Lake Havasu 3 Picture Rock Municipal 8 Mesquite Bay 27 Pilot Rock 5 Lake ARIZONA Airport 14 Rotary Community Park 26 Red Rock Havasu 18 Site Five Dive Spot Los Angeles • Free P li Fishing Do ks LA City
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6 35 Bill Williams River National Phoenix 29 Sleeping Indian O D P 95 Wildlife Refuge A Chemehuevi CALIFORNIA R
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Ocean O Indian 33 Havasu Springs Resort C 7 4 The Sandbar San Diego Reservation 8 7 Mesquite Bay North 30 Three Dunes Lake 9 Mesquite Bay South 9 1 Topock Gorge Mexico Lake Havasu 17 Site Six 32 Take Off Point Dive Spot 11 Havasu City Ferry Route 10 Gas Dock Lighthouse DISTANCE FROM: 95 Public Restroom* Grand Canyon National Park: 230 miles Las Vegas: 150 miles Phoenix: 200 miles Island Channel Downtown Medical SARA Park Los Angeles: 300 miles San Diego: 315 miles PADDLEWHEEL WRECK 24 District Walk District District 22 HORSESHOE COVE 25 23 *Primitive boat-in public restrooms are available along the Arizona shoreline from the London Bridge south PILOT ROCK 26 PINNACLES 27 to Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. 28 Arizona No Wake Zone 21 12 29 Lake London Bridge 13 95 95 Havasu 20 19 California 30 Island 14 31 District 15 Thompson Bay
No Wake Zone
18 VICTORIA CLIFFS 32 Play Like You Mean it® and the Lake Havasu City 35 33 ® 17 logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu 35 Play Like You Mean it and the Lake Havasu City logo are registered marks of Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc 16 Tourism Bureau Inc dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 34 dba Go Lake Havasu. ©2019 Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights reserved. UNDERWATER Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau Inc. All rights OBSTACLE COURSE reserved. To Parker, Quartzsite 10 A publication of Go Lake Havasu