Lake Havasu City Golf Trip Planning Guide
Lake Havasu City is famous for its relocated London Bridge and party-friendly lake scene. The golf is solid budget desert fare, and the real draw is combining morning rounds with afternoon lake activities — boats, jet skis, and sandbar hangouts. Fly into Vegas and drive two hours south.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
LAS (150 min drive)
$30–$90
$250/night
3 of 4
~$274/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Lake Havasu City. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Emerald Canyon Golf Course — desert, $45–$90 · 4.6★
Stunning canyon course in Parker with 300-foot elevation drops to the Colorado River — worth the 40-minute drive
Shugrue's Restaurant — seafood, $$$
Waterfront dining with views of London Bridge — the best sit-down dinner in Havasu
Kokomo Havasu — patio · Open late
Open-air tiki-style bar on the channel with live music, boat parking, and spring-break energy
Day 2
London Bridge Golf Club (East Course) — desert, $35–$70 · 4.3★
Well-maintained desert muni with mountain views — the best value in town
Jet Ski Rental on Lake Havasu — 2-4 hours, $75–$150/pp
Rip around the lake and hit the sandbars — peak rest-day activity
College Street Brewhouse & Pub — brewpub, $$
Local craft brewery with pub food and a solid tap list — chill group dinner spot
Sandbar & Grill — sports bar · Open late
Casual waterside sports bar with cheap drinks and TVs — the late-night default
Day 3
London Bridge Golf Club (West Course) — desert, $30–$60 · 4.2★
Shorter sister course — wide open, forgiving, and perfect for a warm-up or hangover round
Pontoon Boat Rental — half day, $40–$80/pp
Rent a pontoon, load the cooler, and cruise to Copper Canyon or the sandbar
Juicy's River Cafe — casual, $$
Massive portions of burgers and comfort food — the locals' breakfast and lunch favorite
Heat Hotel Rooftop Bar — rooftop
Rooftop pool bar overlooking the Bridgewater Channel — day-drinking with a view
Course-by-Course Guide
Lake Havasu City has 4 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Lake Havasu City has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1500 /night
Lake-access homes on the channel or near London Bridge — walk to restaurants and bars
$250–$900 /night
Off-water homes in residential areas — cheaper and still 10 minutes from everything
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Shugrue's Restaurant
$$$Waterfront dining with views of London Bridge — the best sit-down dinner in Havasu
College Street Brewhouse & Pub
$$Local craft brewery with pub food and a solid tap list — chill group dinner spot
Juicy's River Cafe
$$Massive portions of burgers and comfort food — the locals' breakfast and lunch favorite
Angelina's Italian Kitchen
$$Family-run Italian with generous portions and a loyal local following
Shugrue's Restaurant & Bar
$$$Fine dining with steaks and seafood overlooking the lake — a local institution for 30+ years
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Kokomo Havasu
Late nightOpen-air tiki-style bar on the channel with live music, boat parking, and spring-break energy
Sandbar & Grill
Late nightCasual waterside sports bar with cheap drinks and TVs — the late-night default
Heat Hotel Rooftop Bar
Rooftop pool bar overlooking the Bridgewater Channel — day-drinking with a view
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Jet Ski Rental on Lake Havasu
Rip around the lake and hit the sandbars — peak rest-day activity
Pontoon Boat Rental
Rent a pontoon, load the cooler, and cruise to Copper Canyon or the sandbar
London Bridge Walking Tour
Walk across the actual 1830s London Bridge relocated from England — weird and cool
Desert Hills Shooting Range
Outdoor desert shooting range with rifle, pistol, and shotgun options
Topock Gorge Kayaking
Paddle through scenic Topock Gorge on the Colorado River — calm water and canyon walls
Getting There
Fly into Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) (LAS) — it's a 150-minute drive to Lake Havasu City. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Havasu Party Bus and Lake Havasu Shuttle). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.