Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City is a city of 58,359 people in Mohave County, Arizona, founded in 1978.
Why visit Lake Havasu City
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 59 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colleges@ASU, London Bridge, Bridgewater Links and Island Golf Course at the Nautical.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 109°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Lake Havasu City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City (, HAH-və-soo) is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 57,144 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 59,358 in 2025. It is served by Lake Havasu City Airport.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Havasu City, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do26
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London Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Old London bridge that was moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, United States
Movies Havasu 10
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
180 Swanson Avenue, Lake Havasu City
14 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks4
Robert McCulloch Sr. & C.V. Wood Jr. Monument
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Island Golf Course at the Nautical
Golf course · 3.9 mi
18 hole Par 62
1040 McCulloch Boulevard, Lake Havasu City
London Bridge Golf Club
Golf course · 2.4 mi
18 hole Par 71 Oldé Londo Course & 18 hole Par 72 Nassau Course
400 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Havasu City
Iron Wolf Golf & Country Club
Golf course · 4.5 mi
18 hole Par 72
3103 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu Golf Course
Golf course · 2.2 mi
Desert golfing spot with separate 18-hole courses, plus a casual eatery & views of the lake.
Lake Havasu Golf Course
Golf course · 2.7 mi
Desert golfing spot with separate 18-hole courses, plus a casual eatery & views of the lake.
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes59
Barley Brothers Brewery
Restaurant · American, Burger, Local, Pizza, Sandwich · 2.9 mi
1425 McCulloch Boulevard
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
1881 Kiowa Avenue, Lake Havasu City
Mo-Fr 05:00-18:30; Sa-Su 05:30-18:30
Sloane's
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
2198 McCulloch Boulevard North
Th-Fr 11:00-22:00; Tu-We, Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
Shugrue's
Restaurant · Steak House, American, Seafood · 2.9 mi
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
47 more on the map.
History
Lake Havasu City was established on September 30, 1963 and was incorporated in 1978.
The community first started during World War II as Site Six, an Army Air Corps rest camp on the shores of Lake Havasu. In 1958, American businessman Robert P. McCulloch purchased 3,353 acres (13.57 km2) of property on the east side of the lake along Pittsburgh Point, a peninsula that would eventually be transformed into an island.
After four years of planning, McCulloch Properties acquired another 13,000 acres (53 km2) of federal land in the surrounding area. Lake Havasu City was established on September 30, 1963, by a resolution of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, as the Lake Havasu Irrigation and Drainage District, making it a legal entity (the act is referenced in resolution #63-12-1).
McCulloch Properties flew in prospective residents from around the United States for free in what became a substantial air operation. To qualify, prospective customers were required to put down a fully refundable deposit. McCulloch Properties acquired over a half-dozen commercial aircraft and in 1970, bought a small charter carrier, converting the operation into its own certificated airline, McCulloch International Airlines. From 1964 through 1978, 2,702 flights were made to Lake Havasu City bringing in prospective buyers.
From the History section of Lake Havasu City, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Havasu - London Bridge
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
40 London Bridge, Lake Havasu City
Super 8 by Wyndham Lake Havasu City
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
305 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City
The Nautical Beachfront Resort
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
1000 McCulloch Boulevard North, Lake Havasu City
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping11
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Shop · 2.6 mi
251 South Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Wave - Lake Havasu High School
School · 0.5 mi
2675 Palo Verde Blvd S, Lake Havasu City
Wave - Mohave Community College Lake Havasu City Campus
School · 1.7 mi
1977 Acoma Blvd W, Lk Havasu Cty
Healthcare3
Map of Lake Havasu City
200 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 43°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 51°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 95°F | 67°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 105°F | 76°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 109°F | 83°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 108°F | 82°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 74°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 62°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Havasu City (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mohave County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-09: Willow Fire (Fire)
- 2013-07-02: Dean Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Desert Hills 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Cienega Springs 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Big River 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Needles 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Mohave Valley 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Fort Mohave 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Bullhead City 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Laughlin 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Golden Valley 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kingman 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- London Bridge, Lake Havasu City - 2011 (Aerial Photo), S. Winkvist, CC0
- Lake Havasu City London Bridge Panorama, Cathixx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS062-E-65426 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-65425 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-195583 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-195584 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-195582 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-27717 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Palm V by Andrew Fresh (cropped), Andrew Fresh, CC BY 2.0
- Palm V by Andrew Fresh, Andrew Fresh, CC BY 2.0
- Sunflower (8286093756), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Black and white dog in the United States (47196980372), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Our latest family addition. (39147529860), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dog (46284653105), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BELLA (32393810908), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I-PHONE (5435230294), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DAISY (44437332944), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Judy's birthday flowers (7106672463), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JUDY'S ROSE (6518009091), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nap time with a toy. (30977739817), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I-PHONE (5435229492), Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Red Onion (28364731391), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- The Red Onion (28338178162), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Stuffed French Toast (28338181092), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- The Red Onion (28364733891), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- College Street Brewhouse & Pub (28317405082), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- College Street Brewhouse & Pub (35349062735), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
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