Water, history, and desert trails
Lake Havasu City offers historic landmarks, water activities, and trails through desert landscapes. When planning, it’s worth first asking what you want your stay to focus on: the history of London Bridge, time by the water, or a hike. The differences are specific: London Bridge Beach and Rotary Community Park each have a swimming area marked off by buoys; kayaking is possible at Rotary Community Park, while hiking trails range from short, paved paths to steep, rocky slopes.
London Bridge and Bridgewater Channel
London Bridge was rebuilt in Lake Havasu City as a tourist attraction. Bridgewater Channel was created by dredging the land beneath the rebuilt bridge, making the two part of a shared local history. London Bridge Beach stretches along Bridgewater Channel. Public parking provides access to the park and the island side of the channel. This makes it possible to consider the history of the bridge’s reconstruction and time by the water as distinct priorities.
Parks by the water
Rotary Community Park is a 40-acre beach and park area on the shore of Thompson Bay on Lake Havasu. In addition to its swimming area marked off by buoys, kayaking is possible there. Also in Rotary Park, on the shore of Thompson Bay, is the Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex: a skate and BMX park covering about 40,000 square feet. The two facilities offer different focuses: Rotary Community Park centers on the beach and water activities, while the Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex focuses on skateboarding and BMX. This offers a clear choice between a focus on water and the beach and an outing centered on skateboarding or BMX.
Boating and fishing
Lake Havasu has 60 connected miles of lake and river waterways that can be used for boating. Fishing is possible from shore, from a kayak, and from a boat. The options therefore differ both by activity and by perspective: fish from shore, head out by kayak or boat, or use the waterways for boating. Water sports rentals and boat tours are available on the channel near The English Village.
Hiking and lighthouse replicas
The Crack in the Wall Trail passes through a slot canyon on the Lower Colorado and through desert landscapes featuring a narrow gorge, wash beds, and rugged slopes. The range of hiking trails in Lake Havasu City also extends from short, paved paths to steep, rocky slopes. Access also varies among the lighthouse replicas on the shores of Lake Havasu: most can be reached by hiking trails, while others are accessible only by boat. Terrain and access are therefore two distinct points to consider when choosing an outing. You can choose a trail based on its described surroundings or, for a lighthouse replica, take into account whether it can be reached by hiking trail or only by boat.
City history and finding a hotel
The Lake Havasu Museum of History is dedicated to the history of Lake Havasu City. Alongside the specific history of London Bridge and Bridgewater Channel, the city’s history offers another focus in its own right. This lets you connect your hotel search to the experiences that matter to you on your trip.
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