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 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

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

Reel Country Sport Fishing Charters in Morehead City, North Carolina, are a family friendly operation and offer half day nearshore, three quarter and full day offshore charters, as well as Gulfstream and tournament charters aboard the 58 foot Carolina. All tournament grade tackle and permits are provided and the boat features the latest in electronics, and experienced crew will put you on the fish, just bring your own food and drink. Reel Country Sport Fishing Charters offers trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish in the near shore waters, and trolling for King Mackerel, Cobia, Barrcuda and Mahi in Season among the Offshore wrecks, Artificial Reefs and live bottom, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel in the Gulfstream and more up along Cape Lookout, so as they say quit wishing, let's go fishing.READ MORE

Dancin' Outlaw at Morehead City waterfront, North Carolina, offers Morehead charter fishing at its finest on the southern tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast. Easily accessed by the 56 foot Dancin' Outlaw, your captain with 20 years experience and excellent fishing credentials, is a dedicated professional who has a passion for fishing and customer satisfaction, and has won the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, Duck's Unlimited, and the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament. The boat is fully equipped for any fish species along the Crystal Coast, and target offshore species including Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Wahoo, Grouper and Amberjack, and inshore species include Spanish and King Mackerel, Cobia, Bluefish, Sharks and Albacore. Dancin' Outlaw also offers the opportunity for specialized trips to target Bluefin Tuna and Swordfish, and everyone is welcome, so let's go fishing.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

TowBoat U.S. in Morehead City, operates 13 ports in North Carolina, with part and full time captains covering a vast area of lakes, oceans and ports, and offshore coverage is up to 75 miles, they even go to Big Rock and have a fast response time. Their on the water towing assistance is available year round, 24 hours a day, they also do salvage including sinkings and hard groundings and more, they have the expertise and equipment to rescue your boat. They have boats that work for every situation and services include towing, soft ungrounding, fuel delivery and jump starts away from your home port on any recreational vessel you own, borrow or charter anywhere in the United States with one membership covering it all. Operating under the company of Atlantic Coast Marine Group, Inc., TowBoat U.S. also does environmental services, professionally conducting clean ups, spills and recovery operations, and provide service for Mold and Water Restoration, plus natural disaster response, they have you covered. READ MORE

The LifeLine Center at The Dill House Therapy Group in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers the LifeLine technique that will change your life forever. They help you bridge the gap between what you choose and what you love, and your remote practitioner Nikki Giacobbi offer sessions in person and via phone or skype. Nikki is a certified LifeLine coach for those studying the LifeLine Technique. Weekly group coaching sessions as well as private coaching sessions are available, for those coaching and learning the LifeLine Technique, and the process is invaluable. The LifeLine Center offers relief and acceptance of the self, addresses family and relationships, assist with creating the authentic self and co-create a healthy new couple-ship and marriage for couples, it's all here and more for human design and gene keys.READ MORE

The North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City, is a not-for-profit organisation that holds a wonderful annual festival, the first weekend in October, to celebrate and recognise the importance of seafood to eastern North Carolina. There's fun and free entertainment the whole weekend, and you won't go hungry, they serve everything from traditional “Down East” Clam Chowder, Shrimp Burgers and Charcoal Mullet to Sea Urchin on a stick, Calamari and Marinated Eel and much more. Enjoy the Habitat for Humanity Fish Fry, the 100 individual booths sponsored by restaurants, civic organizations, school groups and churches all featuring their own interpretation of the bounty of the sea, you certainly won't go hungry. The North Carolina Seafood Festival's main goal is to promote the seafood industry on the Carolina coast, and to educate the public about seafood as well as boost tourism and recreation, establish a scholarship program for educational pursuits and more. But serious stuff aside, the festival is about fun, interactive exhibits and demonstrations, along with live animals, storytelling, seafood sampling and much more, not to be missed.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