Best Lake Beaches

You’d think that in a landlocked state like Arizona, the situation would be grim for beach lovers.  Not so!  Lake Havasu (also known as Arizona’s West Coast) serves up a supreme (and the only) Arizona beach experience: beautiful sandy lake beaches and clean, clear, fresh water that’s comfortable for swimming most of the year. With little or no waves, and virtually no biting insects, it’s perfect for cooling off in the summer when temperatures soar, and it remains warm and relaxing like bathwater well into fall.

When we say fresh water, we mean it. Average total rainfall in Lake Havasu City is only six inches. Excess runoff into the lake is not an issue. During summer months, the Colorado River replenishes the entire volume of water in the lake every eight to ten days. Water visibility now ranges from 20 to 25-feet deep, making it especially attractive for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Swim underwater with your eyes open and without feeling the sting from salt when you emerge.

The fabulous lake beaches of Lake Havasu City

These lovely lake beaches are the perfect hangout spots for families – you can truly relax in the warm sand without worrying about dangerous fish or riptide currents.  If you go on a boat, pristine private beaches are plentiful and perfect for a picnic or sunbathing in solitude. People who boat and hang out at the lake are friendly and social. Our lake beaches and sandbars are perfect for special occasions, or just hanging out and “chillin.” (Check out our Lake Wedding Ideas  for inspiration.)  

The Arizona beach scene - as dog friendly as they come

Don’t forget Fido–the Arizona beach scene is very pet-friendly, and you’ll even find a few dog parks here in Lake Havasu City.  Gather your family and friends and head for sun on the shore or pack a picnic and set sail for a distant cove or sandbar. Just remember to keep your dog on a leash in public. Dogs and pets are not allowed in Rotary Park.

Where else in America can you relax on the beach a stone’s throw from the London Bridge?  Nowhere … except London Bridge Beach!