Charlevoix, Michigan, was named number three in US Harbors’ “Best Harbor” contest, behind top winner Padanaram, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts and Block Island, Rhode Island. It is the Michigan town’s fourth year making the list, named the Great Lakes regional winner in both 2024 and 2025, and the Grand Winner in 2021.
This year’s top ten and regional winners are:
Top 10 Results:
- Padanaram, South Dartmouth, MA (2026 Grand Winner; 2019 Grand Winner)
- Block Island, RI (2024 & 2025 Grand Winner)
- Charlevoix, MI (2021 Grand Winner; 2024 & 2025 Great Lakes regional winner)
- Bristol, RI
- Depoe Bay, OR (2022 Grand Winner)
- Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC (2025 Southeast regional winner)
- Red Brook, MA
- Boothbay Harbor, ME
- Camden, ME
- Gloucester, MA
2026 Regional Winners:
- Northeast: Padanaram, South Dartmouth, MA
- Mid-Atlantic: Oyster Bay, NY
- Southeast: Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC
- Great Lakes: Charlevoix, MI
- Gulf Coast: Punta Gorda, FL
- West Coast: Depoe Bay, OR
- Alaska: Homer, Kachemak Bay, AK
To learn more, visit usharbors.com/2026/06/2026-best-harbor-contest-winners/.
