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CITY SNAPSHOT: City of Lake Havasu City
Located on what is known as the "West Coast of Arizona" on the Colorado River border of California and Arizona, Lake Havasu City is just a few hours' drive from
Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Situated off Arizona Highway 95, the town is easily accessible by interstates 40 and 10.
The city was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch, Sr., as a self-sufficient, planned community. Lake Havasu City is located in Mohave County, Ariz., and
encompasses 42 square miles with 428 miles of streets. The area attracts 750,000 visitors a year with its calm waters, beautiful beaches, desert weather with
more than 300 sunny days a year, a range of restaurants and lodging, and a boatload of annual events. Lake Havasu City is the major population center of Mohave
County, with a population of 52,527 (according to the 2010 census). Thanks to affordable housing, many winter and summer visitors own second homes in the area.
Not Falling Down
Lake Havasu City is most famous for being home to the London Bridge, which was shipped from England and reassembled block by block. The blocks were then shipped
overseas to California and trucked to Arizona, where the bridge was reconstructed in Lake Havasu City, and rededicated in a ceremony on October 10, 1971. This
year marks the bridge's 40th anniversary of its dedication after being relocated from the foggy chill of London to its new home in sunny Arizona.
Jump in a Lake
Lake Havasu offers some of the best cruising in the southwestern U.S. More than 60 miles of navigable waterways offer exceptional watersports, including
fishing, water skiing, kayaking and boating, or you can enjoy the lake from the beautiful beaches, campsites and hiking trails. The lake is ideal for large and
small-mouth bass and striper fishing, and hosts many boating events per year, including Desert Storm, POPRA Grand Prix, sailboat racing, cruising events and
spring break celebrations.
Natural Setting
Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area are part of the northern and western limits of the Sonoran Desert, and feature outstanding biodiversity. Hikers,
bicyclists, and off road enthusiasts will all find room to roam. Nature lovers can spend a day exploring at The Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge, a
6,150-acre habitat south of Lake Havasu. The refuge is on the Bill Williams River, a tributary of the Colorado River. Native fish and migrating birds can be
found here in abundance. Click here for more
information.
ASU at Lake Havasu City
After years of planning and fundraising, Lake Havasu City will be home to a four-year university when Arizona State University opens its satellite campus in the
fall of 2012. While the curriculum is still being finalized, possible undergraduate degree offerings are psychology, life sciences, communications, operations
management and a bachelor's degree in nursing for people who are already registered nurses.
For a complete list of activities, events, lodging, and dining in Lake Havasu City, visit
golakehavasu.com
Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau
800.242.8278
golakehavasu.com
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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