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

Tortuga Charters in Morehead City, North Carolina, welcomes you to the number one diving destination in North America after just a short boat ride to some of the most epic wreck and reef diving in the world. The dive vessel Tortuga is a custom built dive boat, roomy and stable able to hold up to 6 divers and even space for 3 to take a nap on the way home, and they provide custom dive charters with only your group on the boat so you know the other divers. Come experience the Tortuga difference, they offer spearfishing, wreck diving, sharks and sealife, game species and scuba training, so join them on the boat and under the water.READ MORE

Sensation Sportfishing offers saltwater deep sea fishing charters from the Morehead City waterfront, North Carolina aboard the Sensation, a custom built sportfisher with an impressive cruise speed, comfortable ride and memorable fishing adventure. Come for the best sportfishing in the world with a wonderful variety of species including Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Mackerel, Giant Bluefin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin and much more. The Sensation comfortable carries six passengers, is a great sea boat, fully air conditioned and heated, entertainment center, including DVD player and iPod connection, a refrigerator, microwave, electronics and safety equipment. Sensation Sportfishing has plenty of room in the cockpit with fighting chair and two companion chairs, and they supply everything you need to catch your trophy, just bring your own eats and drinks, and Captain Dale will do the rest to ensure your fishing adventure and day on the ocean is a great one.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

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

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

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 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

The Banks Grill in Morehead City, North Carolina, offers delicious made to order breakfast and lunch, so join them for another beautiful day at the Banks as they say. Start with exquisite made from scratch biscuits and gravy using their own hand mixed sausage with coffee and come back later for lunch, try the incredible locally caught tuna salad, the beachy atmosphere will delight, and will entice you back time and again. Delivery is available for large orders, just call ahead, their outstanding menu includes coastal favorites, sweet things, sides, snacks, greens, sandwiches and much more, the divine awaits with outstanding service, you won't want for anything more. 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