Morehead City   is Carteret County's largest town with a population of about 14,000. With its famous boat -to-table seafood restaurants, vistors and residents enjoy the sight of coastal birds and charter boats all coming in with the day's catch. It is the home of several large events, including the North Carolina Seafood Festival (the state's second largest annual festival) and the Big Rock Marlin Tournament. The City continues to grow and strives to preserve its heritage as a fishing and port city. The most obvious recent improvements have occurred along the waterfront. Morehead City's leaders have provided a major face-lift to this charming section of town, resulting in wide sidewalks, new docks, bathroom facilities, public artwork,and a relaxing park, you'll be delighted with all the unique places you'll discover. Waterfront restaurants, both old and new, Art galleries, gift shops, deep-sea charter  fishing boats, even famous dive shops.  Morehead City has alot to offer both residents and vistors, It's truly a coastal paradise.