The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a non-profit fishing tournament held every year in Morehead City, North Carolina which has to date donate over 3 million dollars to charity. The Big Rock, is not a rock at all, but a series of ledges, peaks and plateaus where reef fish reside and attract the bigger fish that marlin feast on over 8-10 miles of the East Coast, and is considered the premier spot for marlin fishing. The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament has grown from humble beginnings and small prize money to a huge event today, with increased sponsorship and participation, and have led the way in the establishment of conservation standards that other tournaments later chose to model. It is literally the super bowl of fishing, with a huge purse but that's not the true drawing card, all billfish captains want to be crowned Big Rock Champions, so book for this year and that one lucky catch it’s a Gulfstream fishing tradition that has no equal.READ MORE

The Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City, North Carolina, has dry storage and wet slips on-site for boats 23-55 feet in length and can store boats up to 30 feet inside and outboard boats up to 36 feet outside. There are also floating docks for temporary use for dry stack customers loading and unloading, ideal for overnight docking for early morning fishing and late return customers, they are available on a first come, first service basis. The service department with highly qualified factory trained technicians who are all Yamaha certified, offer boat maintenance on all makes of engines, and basic maintenance on all diesels, with full in-house sales and service on all brands of electronics including installation, with experience in radar, autopilot, chartplotter, fishfinder and a wide range of marine accessories. Coral Bay Marina also have a wide range of new and used boats for sale, and can provide fiberglass and canvas repair or replacement through subcontractors.READ MORE

The Carolina Princess in Morehead City, North Carolina offers fishing and cruising at it's best with half day, full day and 18 hour fishing trips available for snapper, grouper, trigger, black sea bass and much more, and you can even enjoy a boat trip without fishing, there are comfortable seats available. There are extra wide decks on the Carolina Princess, built in bait trays and rod holders and they welcome beginner and experienced anglers for a great day out on the water. Your sport-fishing charter starts from Morehead City waterfront with your captain who has a vast knowledge of the waters and bottom structures off the Crystal Coast. The Carolina Princess offers a must do trip while visiting the area, and occasionally do dinner cruises, come for a fantastic adventure, as they say, all that's missing is you.READ MORE

Bill Collector Charters boat is located at The Big Rock Landing on the Morehead City Waterfront, North Carolina, and they promise to make your fishing adventure one to remember whether you are fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, or King Mackerel. Captain Stephen Draughon brings his 25 years fishing experience and has brought many an angler to tournament places and wins, and everything is provided including Penn International and Shimano reels, all you need to bring is food and drink, you don't even need a license. Bill Collector Charters also have great apparel to go with your trip and keep as souvenirs, and they offer Gulfstream fishing trips, three quarter or half day inshore fishing charters, overnight offshore trips, and winter bluefin tuna charters, the boat is licensed to carry up to six people, and fish cleaning is provided at the marina, they are also agents for Gray Taxidermy, they ensure your fishing experience is the very best and guarantee you will return year after year.READ MORE

Pita Plate in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers exquisite Greek, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on a plate with healthy and delicious, well presented meals available for lunch and dinner. They cater to vegetarians and vegans and have gluten free options with menu choices including hummus, tzatziki, labneh, falafel and more, there's a choice of salads, Middle Eastern spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves, and spanokopita. Enjoy a pita plate sampler, gyro bites and platters, and entrees including kafta, chicken or meat kabobs, a Greek platter or kabob combination, burgers including Middle eastern burgers, chicken strips, veggie burgers and much more. Pita Plate also has a kiddies menu and pita wraps and baclava for dessert, it will soon become your favourite restaurant, they also do catering for groups and take out, and there's a waiter service, come for the healthy divine.READ MORE

Sensation Sportfishing offers saltwater deep sea fishing charters from the Morehead City waterfront, North Carolina aboard the Sensation, a custom built sportfisher with an impressive cruise speed, comfortable ride and memorable fishing adventure. Come for the best sportfishing in the world with a wonderful variety of species including Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Mackerel, Giant Bluefin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin and much more. The Sensation comfortable carries six passengers, is a great sea boat, fully air conditioned and heated, entertainment center, including DVD player and iPod connection, a refrigerator, microwave, electronics and safety equipment. Sensation Sportfishing has plenty of room in the cockpit with fighting chair and two companion chairs, and they supply everything you need to catch your trophy, just bring your own eats and drinks, and Captain Dale will do the rest to ensure your fishing adventure and day on the ocean is a great one.READ MORE

Floyd's 1921 in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a restaurant and bar with outdoor patio ideal for drinks or dinner with live music. The season's games are played on their TV by the bar, so tuck into some savory wings with a bucket of beer or specialty martini, they also have firepits, and a tapas menu, full dinner menu and special bar selection, it's a great outdoors at Floyd's 1921. It's the perfect wedding venue complete with professional wedding catering team and custom menus can be created to your requirements including local seafood favorites and even your treasured family recipes. Floyd's 1921 is also available for corporate events and other celebrations, they can cater any occasion, come for a taste of the South, they are open for lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch, cocktails, beer and wine, with a great live music schedule.READ MORE

Sea Classics Trading is a unique and beautiful shop in historic Morehead City, North Carolina, with a vast array of the unique, the nautical, gifts, ideas, home decor and outdoor furniture, and the team provides exceptional customer service. They offer on-line shopping and a talented interior design team with turn key design solutions and services that include residential and commercial properties for unique and extensive designs. Sea Classics Trading is your nautical retailer on the Crystal Coast, with the unique and the beautiful and a wide selection of styles to fit everyone's outdoor living style, come fulfill your vision or find the perfect gift, it's all here. READ MORE

The Banks Grill in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers delicious made to order breakfast and lunch, so join them for another beautiful day at the Banks as they say. Start with exquisite made from scratch biscuits and gravy using their own hand mixed sausage with coffee and come back later for lunch, try the incredible locally caught tuna salad, the beachy atmosphere will delight, and will entice you back time and again. Delivery is available for large orders, just call ahead, their outstanding menu includes coastal favorites, sweet things, sides, snacks, greens, sandwiches and much more, the divine awaits with outstanding service, you won't want for anything more. READ MORE

Sammy's Seafood House and Oyster Bar is located on the beautiful Morehead City waterfront in North Carolina and here they're serving up the freshest local seafood on the Crystal Coast in a casual atmosphere for your enjoyment. They are open for lunch every at 11 a.m. every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and a healthier more carb friendly option, enjoy your fresh seafood selection fried, grilled, or blackened over salad. Sammy's Seafood House and Oyster Bar also have the have the freshest local Mahi and Tuna available grilled or blackened everyday. Other menu items include delectable appetizer choices of buffalo shrimp and wings in mild or hot Sammy's sauces, crab dip, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, shrimp cocktail or stuffed shrimp, and soups include clam or seafood chowder and crab bisque. There are succulent Angus beef steaks done just the way you like them, surf and turf choices, great seafood and Sammy's Signature entree, plus steamed and raw bar offerings, sandwiches, burgers, a kiddies menu and desserts, truly something for everyone. They also have mobile catering and are available for events and parties in the oyster bar, dining area, or front bar, come for the divine in a relaxing atmosphere with great southern hospitality.READ MORE