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

Bask Hotel @ big rock landing is new hotel experience in Morehead City, North Carolina with a waterfront location and coastal living at it's finest, where relaxation and pleasure are the order of the day, it's time to revive the senses and leave refreshed and renewed. Rooms choices include king or queen suites with kitchens, studios, some with balconies, second bedrooms and spectacular harbour views, from where you can watch the boats pass by. The bask conference room can be made up into a variety of settings in an elegant space and is the perfect venue for an assortment of business and social gatherings, and staff will take care of catering, audio visual aids and all you need. Bask Hotel @ big rock landing is conveniently close to restaurants and shopping, attractions, fishing trips, and there are not to be missed annual festivals and events for fun activities, there's diving and the 20 miles of shoreline and much more, come bask in it, there's something for all ages.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

El's Drive-In has been home of the original superburger since 1959, and is located in Morehead City, North Carolina, with delicious meals just for you as they say, and they serve the best burgers in time with recommendations of the cheeseburger and shrimp burger. Other menu items include sandwiches, cheese dogs, fried chicken, grilled sandwiches, Super BBQ and much more with great sides of fries, hushpuppies and the best slaw you'll ever taste made from their own recipe. This is fast food made really good, and they have picnic tables where you can enjoy your meal and order some burgers to go, beverages include A&W root beer, bottled water, coke and pepsi products, milkshakes and freshly brewed iced tea. One stop at El's Drive-In and it's a guarantee you'll be back for more, come satisfy your cravings with mouthwatering goodness.READ MORE

Luigi's Pizza is a New York style Pizzeria in Morehead City, North Carolina, with two outlets, and award winning pizza. Delectable menu choices include appetizers of fried ravioli, hot chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, garlic breads, french fries, chicken tenders, jalapeno poppers and garlic knots, they also serve salads, calzones and stromboli, hot Italian specialties with beer and bevarages. Luigi's Pizza have great Italian desserts all must try including cannoli, tiramisu and NY cheesecake, the pizza choices include mouthwatering regular pizza, Sicillian pizza, a thick crust pan pizza, the 12 inch personal pan pizza, white pizza, buffalo chicken pizza and much more with a great selection of topping choices, they have sub sandwiches too, the Italian divine awaits.READ MORE

Happy Cow Ice Cream in Morehead City, North Carolina, has been scooping up smiles since 1913 and was opened by Taylor McCullen when she was just 14 years old, because her dad taught her, nothing in life is free and to work for what she wanted. Now after a few years, they have expanded to serve coffee, frappes, smoothies and tea. Come support Taylor with her incredible drive, vision and hard work, the products are great too, you'll back. Happy Cow Ice Cream is open in summer and Taylor and staff look forward to meeting you for scoops of smiles and great beverages.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

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

Hand and Spirit in Morehead City, North Carolina, say life is good... massage makes it better, and they offer wellness oriented therapeutic massages to strengthen your inner core, encourage a sense of well-being and healing, and soothe your senses. There are so many benefits of massage including pain and tension relief, increased circulation, improved skin tone, relaxation, alleviation of muscle, joint pain and swelling, promotes healthy sleep and reduces stress and anxiety, as well as strengthens the immune system and improves energy and alertness. Your North Carolina Licensed Massage Therapist also has an art studio, and creates garden guardians and indoor sculptures, plus teaches aromatherapy, herbal medicine and energy medicine at Carteret Community College. Hand and Spirit offers special package deals, has gift certificates and products including high quality essential oils from Oil Lady Aromatherapy products. They promote whole body, mind and spirit healing and individualised treatments may include aromatherapy, bio-mat state of the art technology, sound vibration through singing bowls, therapeutic massage, reiki energy work and Shamanic guided meditation, come discover a new healed you.READ MORE

The Webb Library is a unique public resource in downtown, historic Morehead City, North Carolina, and they cater to kids as a children's education center and serve as a community center, civic group meeting location, cultural repository and much more. Kids love The Webb as it's affectionately known there's always time for a story, they host fun science experiments, learning about computers and coding and summer events and activities ongoing. The Earle W. Webb Jr. Memorial Library and Civic Center with a history going back now holds a plus 13500 book collection, have eight public use computers in the computer room with internet and a catalog computer and in 2009, celebrated their 75th year of service. The library has an excellent collection on history and culture, books in large print, meeting rooms and much more, come visit.READ MORE