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Big Rock Landing is a premier waterfront destination in Morehead City, North Carolina, known for hosting the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and related weigh-ins and activities. Located at 705 Shepard St and serving as the tournament site at 710 Evans St, this public outdoor space becomes a dynamic gathering spot for anglers, spectators, and visitors exploring the Crystal Coast. While seating charts aren’t fixed at Big Rock Landing itself, nearby venues like the Crystal Coast Civic Center provide flexible indoor spaces, seating up to about 1,000 for a variety of events. This page covers seating considerations, parking, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan your visit with ease.
Whether you’re attending a weigh-in, festival, or a special waterfront event, you’ll find practical details to help you secure your access. We’ve highlighted nearby lodging such as Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing (rebranded as Trademark Collection by Wyndham) with convenient parking, plus recommended local dining and affiliate partner options to simplify your trip. For transit, CCATS and other local services offer routes and rideshare access to the coastal area. If you’re organizing a visit during race week, expect event-specific parking arrangements and crowd considerations. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-nonsense guidance for a smooth experience at Big Rock Landing and the surrounding Crystal Coast venues.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Big Rock Landing is a waterfront destination in Morehead City, NC that hosts the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and related weigh-ins/activities.
- Primary addresses associated with Big Rock Landing include 705 Shepard St, Morehead City, NC 28557 and the tournament site at 710 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557.
- Nearby hotel: Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing (814 Shepard St, Morehead City, NC 28557); the property has undergone branding changes (rebranded to Trademark Collection by Wyndham) and has re-opened after hurricane-related closures.
- Venue type is a public waterfront area rather than a single fixed indoor venue; the Crystal Coast Civic Center nearby is a formal multi-use venue on the waterfront.
- Seating charts are not fixed for Big Rock Landing events; the Crystal Coast Civic Center features a main hall of about 12,000 sq ft with capacity up to 1,000 for various events.
- Parking is event-dependent; Big Rock Landing events may offer on-site parking options, while Bask Hotel provides parking behind the building; Crystal Coast Civic Center has on-site parking as part of its facilities.
- Public transit options exist in the area via Carteret County Area Transportation System (CCATS); other local transit/services include ferry services and rideshare options.
- Notable events hosted include the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, with weigh-ins and related festivities typically centered at the Big Rock Landing area and nearby venues.