The London Bridge That Started It AllFew towns can claim their biggest attraction was literally shipped from another continent, but Lake Havasu City is not most towns. The relocation created an artificial island and instantly put this remote Arizona desert town on the global map. What began as an ambitious relocation project became the landmark that permanently changed Lake Havasu City’s trajectory. The result is a shrinking supply of affordable rentals for people who actually live and work in Lake Havasu City full time. The Mohave Sunset Trail delivers sweeping panoramic views of the lake and surrounding desert that reward even a moderate effort.