Explore Lake Charlevoix
Boating, swimming, eating and more
oyster bay
Anchor and tie up with friends on a sunny day!
HORTON BAY
Depending on the wind, this can be a great spot to anchor for the afternoon.
HOLY ISLAND
This is the local's favorite place to anchor when the winds are blowing strong.
THE LANDING
Great food & cocktails. Come by boat or land.
FOUNDRY BAR + GRILL
Trendy with a large menu.
CAFE SANT'E
French flair with indoor + outdoor seating.
THE POINTE FISH + GRILL
Nautical themed restaurant at Sommerset Point.
YOUNG STATE PARK
One of the most popular spots to anchor off shore and swim.
DEPOT BEACH PARK
Located in Charlevoix, Depot Beach Park offers a lovely beach for sunning.
FERRY BEACH PARK
Next to the historical Belvedere Club, Ferry Beach Park can be less crowded than other area beaches.
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RESTAURANTS
MOORING SPOTS
BEACHES
Lake Charlevoix Restaurants
Whether you are day tripping on the lake or out for an evening cruise, Lake Charlevoix has some great food options.
Check out our Favorites below!
The Landing
10231 Ferry Road,
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Open seasonally with both indoor and outdoor seating. Offering both boat docking and parking by land, this makes it ideal to cruise right up in your boat and enjoy some great food and cold beverages.
We recommend the Lobster Roll, it is their specialty and can sell out on busy days.
When it comes to cold drinks, The Landing offers up some amazing frozen cocktails.
Foundry Bar & Grill
101 Main Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
Foundry Bar and Grill is located in downtown East Jordan, at the base of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix.
East Jordan has some shopper dock space so you can tie up your boat and walk to the Foundry Bar and Grill. You can see the restaurant from the village docks.
The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu has plenty of options, we recommend trying their pizza, it is amazing!
Oh, if you are in a festive mood, you can order a round of shots for the table and then go up and ring the bell at the bar! Always a good time!
Cafe Sant'e
1 Water St
Boyne City, MI 49712
Cafe Sant’e is open year round and offers european cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
This restaurant is a local favorite and is accessible by boat using the Boyne City shopper’s dock.
Our personal favorite is brunch with mimosas!
The Pointe Fish & Grill
00970 Marina Dr
Boyne City, MI 49712
The Pointe Fish and Grill is located along the south shoreline of Lake Charlevoix, just west of Boyne City.
The atmosphere is simply stunning with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu and service are oustanding. Be sure to enjoy a cold beverage at their beautiful bar.
Lake Charlevoix Mooring Spots
Want protection from wind? Jump into one of many calm bays including Oyster Bay, Horton Bay, Loeb Bay, or tuck in behind Depot Beach for more protection from the Westerly’s. These bays are great for swimming because the water temperature is always a touch warmer than the main body of the lake.
But warmer water still awaits in the South Arm of the Lake. Tuck in behind Holy Island for protection from the wind and the warmest water to be found on Lake Charlevoix.
POPULAR ANCHORING LOCATIONS
HOLY ISLAND 45°13’45.8″N 85°10’03.6″W
OYSTER BAY 45°19’03.5″N 85°12’28.5″W
HORTON BAY 45°16’44.9″N 85°04’56.5″W
Lake Charlevoix Beaches
Beaches abound. Charlevoix boasts Depot and Ferry beach for fun. Boyne City has two public beaches as well but in between the two are Young State Park and Whitings County Park where boaters frequently anchor for the day and frolic on white sand beaches for miles.
POPULAR BEACH LOCATIONS
YOUNG STATE PARK 45°14’22.7″N 85°03’38.9″W
DEPOT BEACH PARK 45°19’07.0″N 85°14’27.4″W
WHITINGS COUNTY PARK 45°14’01.0″N 85°05’10.3″W
