We headed into Lake Havasu City from the south on Hwy 95 with a great view of the lake from the road and on to the state park which is just north of London Bridge.

Arriving in Lake Havasu City
About the city
View of Lake Havasu along Hwy 95 heading north
Flags by English Village, Visitors Center, London Bridge
The Shops at Lake Havasu – in northern Lake Havasu – a mall
London Bridge Resort
Water for sale

 

Lake Havasu State Park is within about a ten minute walk to London Bridge which crosses the Bridgewater Channel. It is a nice walk into town for strolling along the water way, checking out the many restaurants and stores, and even hopping on the Havasu Landing boat to make the short journey across the lake to California for only $2 round trip.

London Bridge
London Bridge as seen from Bridgewater Links
Rotary Community Park
Along beach at the Rotary Community Park
Shuttle boat from Havasu Landing, California arriving into Bridgewater Channel
City of London – in Lake Havasu
Lighthouse along Bridgewater Channel
London Bridge – flags flying
London Bridge
Gazebo at Bridgewater Links
View of London Bridge and the Bridgwater Channel
The dragon boundary mark which is used in London to mark the official city boundary.
Walking across London Bridge
View of channel
Man amongst the palms
View from atop London Bridge to the channel
London Bridge

 

The London Bridge Resort sits next to London Bridge and has a restaurant, swimming pool, ice skating rink, and great views along the channel and the bridge.

 

Heading to London Bridge Resort
Lobby at London Bridge Resort
Lobby at London Bridge Resort
Pool at London Bridge resort
Pool and slide at London Bridge Resort
Overlooking Kokomo Bar and London Bridge and the channel
Martini Bay at London Bridge Resort
Ice Rink at London Bridge Resort
Ice Rink at London Bridge Resort

 

Across the London Bridge is the Island which has a 3.5 mile biking and hiking trail which is perfect for spending the day exploring the island. There are a variety of lighthouses on the island along with private houses and resorts and a few 4WD dirt trails.

The Island walking/biking path
The Island walking/biking path
View of Lake Havasu City from the Island walking/biking path
Vermillion Lighthouse replica (Lake Erie) on the Island
Vermillion Lighthouse replica (Lake Erie) on the Island

 

And, of course, the state park itself has plenty of opportunities for strolling around and enjoying the scenery and the lake life.

 

A walk along the beach at the Lake Havasu State Park campground
Along the shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park looking across to California
Lake Havasu State Park
Low lying clouds along the California coast across the lake
Sunset as seen from the campground at Lake Havasu State Park

 

We rang in the New Year at a restaurant overlooking London Bridge and enjoyed the lovely Christmas lights around town and the ice skating rink.

Enjoying a little bubbly on New Year’s Eve
London Bridge on New Year’s Eve
Lamp post atop London Bridge
London Bridge all lit up
The fountain at English Village
The ice skating rink on New Year’s Eve
More Christmas lights
The view of London Bridge and the river walk all lit up
More Christmas lights