The History Place in Morehead City, North Carolina, promotes the history and culture of the people of Cateret County, and related areas and the 12,000 square foot facility houses museums, exhibits, a gallery with displays, research library, conference classroom, an auditorium banquet hall, museum store and offices. The Infusion Cafe steeped in history is a proper tearoom located inside the museum and share their knowledge of the teas and coffees they carry with over 100 world infusions and numerous freshly roasted single origin coffees, they also serve lunch, and host exciting dinner theatre every third Saturday. The History Place houses interesting and extensive collections including textiles, period clothing, furniture, military memorabilia, glassware and artwork, and the library houses more than 10,000 books and publications and photo files documenting the history. The History Place can be reserved for weddings, receptions and other special events and occasions, and they offer special guided tours to schools for free, they welcome donations and entrance is free to the public.READ MORE

The Portside Marina welcomes you to this fisherman's paradise in Morehead City, and is North Carolina's best kept secret with deep water slips and dockage for vessels up to 125 feet. This full service marina also has transient boat slips, dry stack storage, a complete ship store and fuel docks, and they do professional boat maintenance and repair by certified mechanics. Boat rentals, no problem, they have well serviced, center console, power boats for fishing, cruising and island hopping, and the ship store will supply all your needs including fishing tackle and bait. They also offers safe ferry boats with knowledgeable captains for fun out on the water in groups or private charters with marine life, islands, maritime forests and stunning sandy beaches waiting to be explored, they also do respectful ceremonies at sea. Portside Marina has cable TV and WIFI internet, laundry facilities, fax and copy services and have new boat sales, it's all here.READ MORE

The Red Fish Grill in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers an insanely great food as they say, visit and see why, they serve dinner and drinks nightly, first come, first serve, a must try. With the exquisite menu striking a balance between land and sea, and the exceptional presentation, a guaranteed sublime dining experience awaits, they focus on local seafood and also offer daily fresh fish specials, be sure to ask. The Red Fish Grill is locally owned and operated right on the waterfront, it's where you come for insanely great seafood and steaks, it's the perfect location with the perfect menu, you will be back many times.READ MORE

Carteret Community Theatre in Morehead City, North Carolina, is the most exciting live entertainment venue of the Crystal Coast as they say and welcome you to fantastic shows for the whole family. They host plays, country, comedy, rock, Motown, magic, live theatre and a much more as well as holiday delights and something for everyone. This 550 seat theatre on one level sloping to the stage features exceptional sound and lighting equipment and video computerized capability, and all audience areas are handicapped accessible. Carteret Community Theatre is the perfect location and venue for the performing arts, conferences, lectures and business presentations, with highly trained professional staff on hand to assist with event details. There's a snack bar in the foyer and they can host small catered events and occasions, plus there's beer and wine. Come audtion and get involved, they are always looking for new talent, and fun filled summer camps are available for children to explore the world of theatre over a week of learning and acting games.READ MORE

70 West Marina in Morehead City, North Carolina, is located at the heart of a boater's paradise and has a reputation for impeccable service, they are a full service marina well equipped to handle all your boating needs. It's all here they can do anything from engine repair to bottom painting, with staff on hand 7 days a week to tend to your boat, and certified technicians and mechanics are available for Volvo and Yamaha engines, they also have an on-site parts department. Dry storage is available, and 89 octane gas that is Ethanol Free, they will start your boat before you arrive and ensure it's ready to go with unlimited ins and outs, and there are slips and work racks available with power and water, two forklifts and an indoor air conditioned waiting area. 70 West Marina offer new and pre-owned boats for sale and offer way more than the others, their retails store on-site has shirts and sweatshirts, boating safety gear, bait, tackle, cleaning supplies and a huge inventory of boating accessories, every you'll need for your day out on the water, so come today and walk away prepared your your boating adventures.READ MORE

Circa 81 - Tapas and Cocktaileria in Morehead City, North Carolina, uses only the best ingredients from local suppliers and take pride in offering a true farm and sea to table experience. Here creative and delicious food in a beautiful setting are the order of the day, and the small plates in true tapas style are ideal for passing around the table. Enjoy a fresh take on exquisite cuisine with a great selection of wines, cocktails and specialty drinks on the cocktaileria menu. Circa 81 - Tapas and Cocktaileria does small, medium and large plates with mouthwatering choices, and they are open for Sunday Brunch, come for the divine, you dining pleasure awaits.READ MORE

The Lighthouse Inn welcomes you to the home of southern hospitality in Morehead City, North Carolina and is open all year with a warm and cozy atmosphere close to all the amenities. There are four guest rooms at the inn, each with own style and accents, TV, telephone, private bath, tea and coffee, and guests can relax in common areas surrounded by rich decor, tapestry sofas and comfortable chairs. The white wrap around porch is ideal for enjoying cool summer breezes coming off Brogue sound after a day out antiquing, sampling fresh seafood and more at the many restaurants, shopping, enjoying the waterfront and beach, perhaps a spot of fishing, feeding the gulls, or taking a day trip. The Lighthouse Inn also has two beautifully furnished, spacious condominiums detached from the inn with full kitchens, two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms and a living area. Come for the perfect stay near the beach with free WIFI and a continental breakfast, the inn is highly recommended.READ MORE

Akai Hana in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar serving delectable tempuras, sushi and teriyakis and is ideally located downtown. Serving traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere, they have two locations serving the freshest of Japanese dishes and outstanding sushi in the sushi bars, they way it's meant to be, made fresh to order right in front of you. Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant are open for lunch and dinner, and do sushi burritos at their Carrnboro North Carolina location, come for a wonderful Japenese dining experience, they are highly recommended. READ MORE

The Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City, is the better way to dive North Carolina, an they offer dive charters, dive training, a dive shop and regularly have fun events happening. The waters here, fed by the warm clear waters of the Gulfstream offer incredible visibility and comfortable temperatures, and there are a wonderful number of wrecks to dive with more than 2000 ships having sunk in these waters since records from 1526 and trip options include full and half day charters, twilight or night dives and a technical diving charter. The Olympus Dive Center carries a full line of dive equipment and their dive shop sales staff are divers who understand your needs, plus the have all the accessories you'll need and complete dive systems. Learn to dive with them too, they offer PADI recreational scuba diving courses, technical diving courses and E-Learning, it's simply all here. 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