In Lake Havasu City, AZ.

OUR VAST ARRAY OF RESTAURANTS:

TACO TUESDAYS..(and other days, too) great deal if you can still find em for a buck. Now they’ve gone up to $1.50. tacos all over town…usually includes chips and salsa and maybe bean dip (Bad Miguels)…call first for discounted days).

Bad Dog’s (Formerly “Mad Dog’s”) on McCulloch downtown Tues and Thurs $1.50 tacos…Wed $1.00 or $1.50…also hot dogs available. On Sunday 1/2 off entire menu

Greek Food, Mediterranean…New Restaurant, “Niko’s” up the hill at 2690 Kiowa North just past Avalon on the right…excellent food…and a Bar, also.

Casa Serrano near old movie theaters…(Havasu Cinemas) Tues and Thurs…Street tacos…$1.00 each.

Bad Miguel’s near Staples in the old Walmart Center near Staples…$1.50 tacos Mondays.

Chico’s Tacos… $1.49 taco nights Monday-Shredded Chicken Tacos, Tu, Thursday-Fish Tacos…all $1.49 each! Located near Dollar Tree in Ross Shopping Center on McCulloch across from Safeway…excellent and authentic food…best salsa bar in town.

Del Taco…Tuesday’s…$1.59 for three hard shell tacos…ask for the cheese to be melted on the meat for the best flavor! For a real treat spring for 3 DEL Tacos…bigger and more elaborate…about $2.59!

OTHER RESTAURANTS:

Our Newest…“Azul Agave” Mexican Restaurant” 1561 S. Palo Verde Ave, it is behind the Texaco gas station across from the Golden Corral…which unfortunately closed about August, 2018.

“Ba Ba Loo” Our new Cuban Restaurant across St. from McDonald’s, near Havasu Cinemas and London Bridge Resort.

“El Pollo Loco” Fresh, fantastic “fusion” Mexican at 282 N. Lake Havasu Ave. (We welcome them back to our town).

“Culver’s” Burgers and more…1615 Countryshire Ave…take Hwy 95 to Industrial…turn West to Countryshire…turn left to Culver’s.

Old Standbys…

In N Out Burger…famous throughout the West…best fries and burgers on the River…get the double double with extra tomato and extra sauce. And have them grill the onions if you want!

(Ask Terry about his special relationship with the founder of In-N-Out, the late Harry Snyder (deceased) and his amazing son, Richie Snyder, unfortunately also deceased. Ritchie’s daughter Lindsay took over the business when her Dad tragically passed away at a young age. Lindsay was only 16 years old when she lost her very caring, sweet and friendly Dad. She became the youngest billionaire, at a great, unspeakable cost.

Shugrue’s Restaurant Just across the London Bridge on the right…and on the water…Try the fantastic Dijon Encrusted Salmon early bird special.

Barley Bros. Brewery and Pub…on the water next to Shugrue’s…on the island.

Mario’s Italian…get the appetizers! Off of London Bridge Rd. near Hampton Inn.

Scotty’s BBQ…excellent…off the Hwy on right when you are coming from the North…near Palo Verde South.

Golden Corral…unfortunately shut down apx August, 2018.

Golden Horseshoe…New Owners…hint…order the LEAST EXPENSIVE STEAK ON THE MENU…fantastic…and you cannot finish it…try the great soup/salad bar…throw your peanut shells on the floor!

Lin’s Little China Restaurant…near Safeway Market on McCulloch and Lake Havasu Ave…great sushi bar there, too. Get the Black Bean and Shrimp with rice…and also the Curry Beef…surprisingly unbelievable taste. Or the Shrimp and Black Bean Sauce with veggies…fantastic.

Golden Phoenix…another excellent Chinese restaurant on Mesquite Ave. just up from the highway a few blocks on your left. Economic and delicious.

Rusty’s Restaurant…great value for great food…try breakfast specials! Lake Havasu Ave. at Kiowa. (Not open for dinner).

Makai Cafe on the water next to the bridge…famous for its breakfasts and scenery.

Sho-Gun Japanese restaurant and Teppanyaki style cooking on the grill surrounded by other guests…sushi bar also…in restaurant area and movie theater area off Hwy 95, just South of the London Bridge…next to McDonalds.

OTHER STUFF:

Terry’s Favorite…

Take a boat trip to California FOR ONLY $2.00…ROUND TRIP! Park across the street from In-N-Out Burger at “Casino Parking” area…then walk down the stairs to the docking and ticketing area for the Casino Ferry to Havasu Landing Casino (800 307-3610). Cost: Two bucks a person (R/T)…no baggage charge, either!

Best times…try to go an hour or so before sundown, see the sunset on the town of Lake Havasu City from across the lake in the restaurant in the casino…SIT ON THE WATER for best results! Spectacular! Boat departs back to Lake Havasu City approximately every hour…call 800307-3610 for schedules or contact ” HavasuLanding.com“. (Don’t lose your shirt there, it could ruin your boat trip).

Walk across THE London Bridge…yes, the one that was falling down…Mr. McCulloch of the McCulloch Chain Saw Co. shipped it piece by piece (all numbered) from London as it sat over the Thames River. (Ask Terry about the little known story of how Mr. McCulloch made a mistake when he purchased it).

Then walk down to the Old English Village next to the River…and along the beach park on the East side of the channel.

Blue Water Jet Boat Tours…tour through the amazing Colorado River bluffs and caverns from Lake Havasu City to Laughlin, NV. Steep cliffs rise up and you are in between them! Address: 70 London Bridge Rd…near the Casino Boat departure area to Havasu Landing. See “Casino parking” sign on London Bridge Rd. across the street from In-N-Out Burger.

Boat tour of Lake Havasu Lighthouses, Bridgewater Channel and Copper Canyon…try to catch to tour boat telephone number on side of boat as it goes through the Bridgewater Channel from the beach area. (I do not have the number at this time…newer boat tour).

Rotary Park…at Smoketree Dr. and the lake…Beach, Picnic and BBQ, green grass, and further south the kids play equipment and a professional style skate park …huge…open at night.

A trip to the “99 Cents Only” store in the Staples Shopping Center is a must…pretty good produce too…for a buck…and a little more for some items).

Go to the Swap Meet (Lake Havasu Flea Market) on Sunday morning…open from Labor Day (Sunday) to Memorial Day (Sunday) annually.

Go to our own Aquatics Center…on Hwy 95 past the bridge 1/2 mile on the right….water slide, beach pool, hot tub…call first…great for wintertime swims.

Movie Theaters…Two to choose from…

1. Movies Havasu…$5.00 Movie Night Tuesdays, Afternoon Matinee before 5pm $5.50, Seniors…$5.50, Students $6.25, Kids 3-12 yrs $5.50. located near McDonalds and Chili’s just off the Highway (AZ 95) in town…across from London Bridge Resort.

Or…

2. Star Cinemas, located in the “new” Walmart Super Center (“The Shops At Lake Havasu”) Just North of Town on AZ 95…Early Bird Special before 1pm, $5.00.

Matinee 1pm to 4pm $5.50. Seniors $4.50. Kids 12 and under $5.50. (General Admission $8.25).

Drive Havasu to Parker… Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world sits at Havasu Springs area…and along the Colorado River near Buckskin Mountain State Park… IF POSSIBLE, DRIVE SLOWLY SO YOU CAN ENJOY IT. Then, further South just before the Parker, AZ Walmart is the Blue Water Casino/Hotel has a great buffet and the best, most extensive aquatics center (indoor) on the river…also outdoor beaches there, on-the-water events….and MOVIES.

Drive to Oatman…old mining ghost town…burros will love you to death…weekend gun slingers show…go early so not too hot.

Drive to Chloride, AZ…old mining town, interesting place

Drive to Desert Bar..on way to Parker…ask someone.

Drive to Laughlin, NV…Casinos on the water, food specials…movies…bowling…outlet shops, jet skis, tour boat.

Take the Jet Boat through the caverns and cliffs from Havasu to Laughlin…one way or round trip.

Lots of places for four-wheeling.

Take a boat out to the famous and beautiful Copper Canyon and watch the divers…at times can be “adult-rated.”

Drive to Sand Point Marina and Store…12 miles South of LHC city limits on right on the way to Parker… look hard for small sign.

Past that is the Bill Williams River area (It Joins the Colorado)…and past that is even MORE spectacular scenery…along the river…go slowly and enjoy it.

If driving to to Parker, go over bridge of the Colorado River towards California, then turn right and follow river North to Parker Dam…you can stop and talk to the burros on the way at 5-8 pm…watch for them (I usually feed them carrots or something)….En route take a stroll and a swim at Colorado River Adventures/Emerald Cove on the right, about 5 miles North from the bridge you just crossed. (Just drive thru the guard gate veering to the LEFT side of the gate…like you own the place).

Bowling Center on Main Street (McCulloch Bl.) downtown.

Many more movie screens at Star Cinema Theaters, new Walmart Shopping Center just North of town.

Going to In’N’Out Burger is a must…near London Bridge…get a double double…grilled onions, extra tomato and extra sauce.

(The new Culver’s is no slouch, either…but you might be adventuresome to try the butter burger.

And the new El Pollo Loco is great for the fresh salsa types and the fruit juice inspired chicken.

Lake Havasu Museum of History…Between London Bridge Road and AZ Hwy 95, near Hampton Inn area, South of Golden Corral Buffet.

Bargain Shopping/Thrift Stores: Hospice of Havasu near the lake, off of AZ 95 just South of Golden Corral Buffet.

St. Vincent de Paul on Lake Havasu Ave. near Kiowa…and another one on Commander Dr…interesting and great have bargains.

Goodwill…big store on McCulloch at Smoketree in the heart of town (“Main Street”). Next to Albertsons Market .

Veterans Thrift… 2099 W. Acoma (Behind White Sheet…Clothes and knick knacks.

1010 Empire Dr. (Near the lake and Aviation and Kiowa)…Furniture, etc.

Swim at the lake…dog park area near Shugrue’s Restaurant…my favorite for swimming, watching the $700,000 boats go by…picnic at the tables on the beach lawn. Or at beach park across the channel…enter near old movie theaters (Havasu Cinemas).

Hope this gets you started….more below…

Terry

928 846-6153…to book or for more information on our homes…see VIRTUAL TOURS of our homes at the bottom of this email.

AND MORE STUFF…NOT SO SECRET…

Lake Havasu City is Arizona’s Playground

Venture through the outdoors with off-roading, fishing and more.

by Arizona Office of Tourism Staff

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With warm temperatures and clear skies, Lake Havasu City is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. From the rugged landscape to the clear waters, this desert oasis offers visitors an astonishing setting in which to play and explore.

Trailblazers

Put that four-wheel-drive truck to use and get off the pavement on the many off-road trails

 around Lake Havasu City. Take your dirt bike through fields of wildflowers, get some height with some serious rock crawling in your jeep or kick up the dust as your all-wheel-drive picks up speed in the open desert. Here, dirt is a badge of honor, showing everyone that you dared to get out and explore the sites off the highway.

If you don’t have a vehicle capable of handling the rough terrain, you can snag a jeep, ATV or UTV at a number of off-road rental companies

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Especially good if you’re a first-timer to the sport, these locals know the lay of the land and how to get the most out of your trip through the unspoiled desert. For example, several ATV trails bring you close to abandoned mining towns and the locals can tell you where to keep an eye out for old mine shafts as you pass through the scenery.

For those a little too nervous about getting behind the wheel in an unknown environment, Lake Havasu City is also home to great off-roading tours, such as 

Havasu Adventure Company Jeep Tours and Sandbar 

Watersports ATV Tours. You won’t miss a thing as you careen through the Sonoran Desert while expert guides point out local plants and wildlife and give you some history of the area before you bask in an unbelievable sunset – all from the comfort of the passengerseat.

Trekking

Be sure to pack your pair of hiking

 boots.Whether you’re looking for a short, paved walk around town or a jaunt up the steep slopes in the scenic desert landscape, there’s nothing like exploring the trails around Lake 

Havasu City.

For an easy walk along Lake Havasu, try the Shoreline Trail

. This paved path takes you down the Bridgewater Channel with picturesque views of the London Bridge, the lake and the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect way to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

If you’re looking to get your shoes dusty and hike through the desert’s unspoiled beauty, lace up and head out on the Crack in the Mountain Trail.

Going through one of the most famous slot canyons on the Lower Colorado River, the moderate hike offers views you have to see to believe. One of the more popular sights on the trail is Balance Rock, a high rock mass precariously balanced atop a narrow stone column.

One of the best  fishing spots in the Southwest, Lake Havasu is filled with bass, catfish, bluegill, sunfish and more  species to reel in. Anglers can land a boatload of freshwater fish from the many free fishing docks and piers or from right in the water from personal boats. With big fish always biting in the warm waters, you won’t need to come up with an exaggerated fish tale once you’re finished.

Dozens of fishing events

 take place on the waters in Lake Havasu City year-round, so it’s likely you can participate during your stay. Catch the National Bass West Open Tournament and Weekend Warrior Bass Series events throughoutthe season and compete with other anglers to reel in the biggest fish.

Hope this Helps,

Terry,

RentSunshine.com

928 846-6153