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Lake Havasu City was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch (of McCulloch Chainsaws) as a planned community. It incorporated in 1978. The present city grew around an old mining town established in the early 20th Century.

A popular tourist attraction in Lake Havasu City, along with Lake Havasu City, Arizona vacation rentals by owner house, cottage and condo rentals, is the London Bridge, which crosses an eight-foot-deep man-made canal that leads from Lake Havasu (on the Colorado River) to Thompson Bay. It was purchased from the city of London when the bridge was being replaced in 1968 for 2.5 million dollars. The bridge was disassembled, and the marked stones were shipped to Lake Havasu City and reassembled for another 7 million dollars. It opened again in October 1971. The bridge creates a great demand for Lake Havasu City, Arizona vacation rentals by owner house, cottage and condo rentals.

The city is serviced by several intersecting loop roads, which connect with Highway 95. This somewhat unorthodox road layout has been a source of confusion for many newcomers to the city. Many of the houses in the city are Lake Havasu City, Arizona vacation rentals by owner house, cottage and condo rentals rather than permanent dwellings, and many are owned for the sole purpose of being rented out to vacationers.

The city is a well known destination of choice for University students during Spring Break. Its reputation in the region rivals Panama City, Florida in the East. Much of the Spring Break activity centers on the London Bridge Resort Village, a British-themed tourist district directly adjacent to the Bridge. The London Bridge Resort built a large patio extending out to the channel with a swimming pool and a stage equipped with disco lighting to accommodate the Spring Break parties.

Lake Havasu City regularly hosts other major events such as boating conventions and the Western Winter Blast.

Lake Havasu is both a water lover's paradise and a desert lover's dream. Visitors enjoy the top-rated RV resorts and condominiums with spectacular views and convenient locations. And, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Lake Havasu is ideal for Lake Havasu City, Arizona vacation rentals by owner house, cottage and condo rentals, golf, tennis and desert tours.

More than 400 miles of stunning coastline will refresh you with exceptional watersports, including fishing, skiing, kayaking and houseboating. Or, if you prefer, explore the lake from the beautiful beaches, and hiking trails from the comfort of your Lake Havasu City, Arizona vacation rentals by owner house, cottage and condo rentals.