There is nothing more beautiful than the amazing contrast between the arid Arizona desert with the refreshing Colorado River.  Lake Havasu, which is part of the Colorado River system, is a sparkling 45 mile recreation mecca.  Warm summer days with refreshing cool water is ideal for all types of boating acitivities like water skiing, wake boarding, personal water craft and sail boarding.  The boating season extends from late March until Thanksgiving.  There are many sites with facilities along the lake for day or overnight camping, most of which are only accessible by boat.  What a wonderful way to spend a summer weekend!  Visit the channel along the city waterfront spanned by the word famous London Bridge which was built in London, England in 1825.  The bridge was purchased by the original founder of Lake Havasu City in 1969 and moved here in 1969.  Many people thought it was a bizarre idea but it put our community on the map.  At the time, it was recognized as the largest antique by the Guinness Book of World Records.

The area also offers many other recreational activities including 4 golf courses, exploring the rugged Sonora Desert, dining out in the many interesting restaurants, community play house, multi-plex movie theatre, aquatic center, fishing and shopping.  The community college offers many programs for visitors.  The community now has a full time population of about 50,000.

Many visitors also enjoy our wonderful winters because of the mild winter desert climate.  The sun shines almost every day and daytime temperatures rarely dip below 60 degrees.  In fact the busiest time of the year is the winter when people from cool climates all over North America visit.

Housing prices are quite modest compared to Southern California prompting many people to buy second homes.  In fact the majority of permanent citizens here have moved from large congested cities as they find the life style here a little more relaxed.  We also enjoy a pristine environment and a very low crime rate than found in large metropolitan areas.