Lake Havasu Guides

Local tips, boating guides, and trip-planning advice from the Ripp's Rentals crew in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Things To Do

No experience needed — what tubing involves, the gear you need, safety basics, and where to tube on the lake.

Copper Canyon and Crystal Cliffs — where people jump, and what actually matters for staying safe.

The boat, equipment, and conditions wakeboarding requires — plus tips for getting up on the board.

Turtle Bar & Grill, The Springs Dining, and the channel — where you can actually dock and eat.

Where to position for the best sunset views on the water, and how to plan an evening trip.

The lake's best-known social cove — who it suits, what to bring, and when it's busiest.

The historic bridge relocated from England — how to see it by boat and what's around it.

The social hub of the lake — dining, shops, beaches, and the London Bridge in one stretch of water.

Shallow, easygoing water for anchoring and wading — the calmer alternative to the busy social coves.

A quick roundup of the lake's beaches and coves — and how to pick the right one for your day.

The complete roundup of top boat destinations — organized by the kind of day you're planning.