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

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

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

The Shores at Spooners Creek Marina in Morehead City Waterfront, North Carolina, has permanent slips for rental and sale for your keel, and limited overnight dockage is available, so come spend the night with them in one of the most beautiful spots on the Carolina coast as they say. Deep water slips vary in size from 40 feet up to 60 feet, and the docks are state of the art floating piers, with amp services, re-fueling and marine pump-out equipment available. They also have elegant three bedroom condominiums with stunning views, some for sale and some available as rentals. The Shores at Spooners Creek Marina also has a chapel ideal for weddings in beautiful surrounds, and the the harbor is protected from wind and sea by land on all sides, they have clean restrooms with large handicapped shower, a clubhouse, a limited number of lift slips with six month rentals available and are ideally located close to golf, beaches, shopping, dining and much more, it's the best place to dock and transients are welcome.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

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

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

Minoda's Japanese Steak House, Sushi Bar and Izakaya in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a great little find and welcomes you to come enjoy the show as your chef prepares your meal hibachi style on the grill with a great flare for the entertainment and the food is excellent, it's great for large parties to sit around the grill. It's a premier dining experience of sushi, Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and even a Japanese tapas menu. Minoda's Japanese Steak House, Sushi Bar and Izakaya has the Hibachi tables, a full service bar and suishi bar, it's the best Asian fusion dining experience you'll ever have, and menu items include surf and turf combos, lobster, Jumbo shrimp, tiger prawns, ginger pork, sea scallops, filet mignon, dinner set up and much more. They come highly recommended and welcome you to the best tasting show in town, you'll be back many times.READ MORE

Procastinator Sportfishing offers year round fun, fast and furious fishing and will show you what the waters off of Morehead City, Beaufort and Cape Lookout have to offer, they are your North Carolina offshore bottom fishing and vertical jigging connection. Come join them for a day on the water, they offer full day offshore trolling and vertical jigging trips for multiple species and a day full of action and variety, your adventure awaits, and the water on this coast are some of the most beautiful in North Carolina. Come trolling the famous Big Rock, or vertical jigging for Amberjack, Cobia, African Pompano, King Mackeral and others off one of the many World War II shipwrecks, the thrills never end. Procastinator Sportfishing are licensed, insured professionals and provide all equipment, tackle and gear, they will also customize your dream fishing trip whether you want to head out chasing marlin or stay close and target Spanish Mackeral, King Mackeral or Redfish, they design fishing trips just for you.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