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

Tight Lines Pub and Brewing Co. in Morehead City, North Carolina, take two things very seriously, Southern cuisine and beer, and they offer a full lunch and dinner menu and fresh local seafood with 30 craft beers on tap, the most at the beach as they say. Enjoy the famous outdoor beer garden with live music the 3rd Saturday of every month, the 65 inch HD Big Screens and 130 inch HD Projector showing college and professional games, plus they will soon have a roof top deck and bar, and they can accommodate large parties. Tight Lines Pub and Brewing Co. is located in a historic building that captures the heritage and lifestyle of Carteret County, and they produce premium beers and exquisite meals at this fully operating brewery and restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, they make all meals from scratch using only the finest high quality meats, seafood and produce locally whenever possible. Tight Lines Pub and Brewing Co. also offer catering for special occasions with no event too big or small, and they have a full kitchen and bar, custom or pre-set menus, and an on-site private dining room that seats 100 for the best time ever, they also do off-site catering.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

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries in Morehead City, North Carolina, and other areas is your favorite neighborhood burger joint serving fresh food in a fun atmosphere with world class service. It's fast food that is good food, and a fresh all American diner experience awaits with never frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies and frozen custard made in-house and grilled in the open air kitchen everyday. Menu items include delectable choices of classic and fresh, hand pattied burgers with free toppings, and specialty burgers, they also have the Five Five Challenge of 55 ounce burger with at least four toppings on a bun, fries and a drink, and if finished in 30 minutes, it's free. Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries also offer drive-in platters and combo baskets with plates piled high, their famous and delicious sandwiches, salads and other delights, they also have a kiddies menu, drinks and desserts of their famous frozen custard scoops with a choice of toppings and sundaes, shakes and floats, plus they do take out to go.READ MORE

Chefs 105 on the beautiful Morehead City waterfront in North Carolina welcomes you to their casual atmosphere where amazing food is the order of the day, it's perfect for couples and groups, a quick lunch or night out. They have two full bars and two decks with outdoor drinking and dining facilities offering breathtaking views over the Bogue Sound, it's doesn't get any better, plus they have live music Friday and Saturdays. The delectable menu includes appetizer choices, soups and salads, the best ever grilled house made burgers, and signature entrees, great steaks, and seafood including shrimp, oysters, scallops, flounder, soft shell crab, clam strips and seafood combinations, and a dessert tray is available. Chefs 105 has a great catering menu too with cocktail buffet menu and other culinary delights, and it's the perfect wedding venue overlooking the picturesque waters of the intercoastal waterway, and with premier location, remarkable cuisine, three dining rooms, decks and bars will make it special for you and your guests.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

Sea Classics Interiors in Morehead City, North Carolina, with their fabulous team blend classic coastal styles and the latest trends beautifully. Their interior design showroom offers home furnishings, nautical accents and accessories and is a one stop source of inspiration as they say. They have a unique array of home decor, sofas and chairs, accent furniture and nautical accessories to beautify your home with a sense of individuality, and they do special custom orders with their extensive room design resources. Specializing in traditional, contemporary, and coastal home furnishings, Sea Classics Interiors offers turn key design services and the perfect design scheme for your space whether residential or commercial, they will help you achieve your vision and take the ordinary to the extraordinary.READ MORE

Lookout Adventures in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers exhilarating adventure with fishing charters, island hopping charters, private sunsets and more aboard the 23 foot Maycraft Pilothouse with 2012 Suzuki 175 HP Outboard for a safe and comfortable trip. Looking to rent a boat then charter one with them including an experienced and friendly local captain, no fishing license or fuel costs, no maintenance costs and no worries, just fun, so bring family and friends. Lookout Adventures offers combo day packages, inshore or nearshore fishing charters, shark fishing charters and island adventure charters throughout the whole Cape Lookout area, with them the fun and action never ends, they also have gift certificates for the perfect gift.READ MORE

Sugar Loaf Island Bakery in Morehead City, North Carolina, is your place for sweets on the beach as they say, and have an exquisite menu of cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, muffins, cookies, croissants, pies and breads, they will even deliver lunch orders to your office. They can accommodate any dietary needs by special order, and also make special occasion cakes and cupcakes with or without fillings for baby showers, weddings, parties and any special occasion, with themed cakes no problem, great flavor choices and special selection like the two-tiered red velvet cake with cream cheese ice, to die for. Sugar Loaf Island Bakery also offer wholesale desserts to restaurants, and their baker can assist with your dessert planning as well as breads, bagels and other baked goods including eclairs, napoleons, cream puffs, cookies, cakes and pies to order, cheesecakes and much more.READ MORE

Bistro By The Sea in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a restaurant and piano bar and caters to banquets for events, private luncheons and specials occasions in the private banquet rooms and main dining room. Custome menus can be created for your event, and the bar will be setup according to your request. Bistro By The Sea also partners with the Hampton Inn for exclusive wedding packages, for those wanting a destination wedding at the beach, and the Bistro Piano Bar offers unique live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights with specialty cocktails and other drinks. Their menu features homemade soups and salads, delectable small plate choices, fresh seafood and meat dishes, sauteed selections and much more finished with house made desserts, and enjoyed with bottled beers and excellent wine features, come for a fabulous dining experience or event, you are going to love this place.READ MORE