London Bridge by Boat: A Lake Havasu Guide

Lake Havasu City's London Bridge — the actual historic bridge, relocated from England in the 1960s and rebuilt stone by stone — is one of the most recognizable stops on the water and a near-guaranteed highlight for first-time visitors.

What it is and why people visit

The bridge now spans the Bridgewater Channel, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and beach areas. It's a genuinely unusual piece of history to find in the middle of the desert, and boating underneath it for photos is one of the most popular things to do on the water in Lake Havasu.

Getting there by boat

Most boat trips on the lake pass through or near the Bridgewater Channel at some point, since it connects directly to the main lake. Expect no-wake speed limits near the bridge and heavier boat and jet ski traffic than open water.

What visitors can do there

Cruise slowly under and around the bridge for photos, dock nearby to walk the shops and restaurants lining the channel, or combine a bridge pass-through with a beach stop close by.

What kind of group enjoys this stop

Nearly everyone — it's a low-effort, high-payoff stop that works well for families, couples, and groups of any size, and it's usually one of the shortest, easiest additions to a day on the water.

Boating considerations and busy periods

The channel gets busy fast on weekends and holidays, with boats, jet skis, and even foot traffic on the surrounding walkways all in close proximity. Slow, cautious driving through the channel matters more here than almost anywhere else on the lake.