Arizona's West Coast
Come sail away in a place that blends pleasant desert sunshine with the cool blue waters of the Colorado River.
Arizona's West Coast is wet and often wild, formed as the mighty Colorado River courses its way south from Hoover Dam to Mexico. Along its shoreline, visitors will find vibrant communities filled with fascinating museums and attractions, water-based activities galore, and natural wonders and habitats protecting the wildlife that proliferates along the river.
The region also features a variety of Native American communities, the London Bridge, world-class golf courses and fantastic restaurants.
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Explore the Outdoors |
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Alamo Lake State Park - Visit one of Arizona's best kept secrets. 928-669-2088
Buckskin Mountain State Park - This picturesque park provides scenic respite, mountain hikes, a desert escape and fun-filled water adventure. 928-667-3231
Lake Havasu - Jet ski or go fishing on Lake Havasu and see the world famous London Bridge.
Temple Bar/Meadview - Lake Mead is the largest lake in the Southwest, created by the building of Hoover Dam in the 1930's.
Yuma Territorial Prison State Park - See where Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals lived. 928-783-4771 |
Activities for the Whole Family |
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Yuma - New youth-oriented sports complex with 212 foot water slide, in line hockey rink, skate board plaza and sand volleyball courts. Parks & Rec. 928-373-5243
Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle under the London Bridge, Lake Havasu. |
Cultural Experiences |
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Kingman - a "classic Route 66 town". Take a walking tour in downtown Kingman with over 60 historic building on the National Registry.
Mohave Museum of History & Arts - Carved Kingman turquoise, Andy Devine exhibit & memorabilia, Mohave & Hualapai Indian artifacts. |
Shopping & Entertainment |
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Chloride - Small shops and studios in the hisotic buildings offer antiques and custom made jewerly. Take a walk and view the unusual "yard art" throughout the town.
Lake Havasu City - Stroll through the English Village Shopping Center, a Tudor-style retail center with boutiques and specialty shops.
Take a ride on the Dixie Belle, a two story replica of a Mississippi paddle-wheeler, which departs from the London Bridge, Lake Havasu. |
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