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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand names such as Wicked Tuna, Columbia, Avid, Sunbum, Yeti Coolers, Icemule Coolers, Dude Shoes, Salt Life, Performance Fishing Clothing, Eyewear, Fishing tackle, Surfboards and more!

Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards, and SUP. Free delivery is available with a modest rental order, from Corolla to Nags Head (not including 4x4 areas). Just for the Beach offers two convenient locations in Corolla and Kill Devil Hills.

Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single, Double, and Jr. Go-Karts, along with Bumper Cars for the entire family. Open May - September.

Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses, descendants of the Spanish Mustangs brought to the New World by explorers as long ago as the early 1500s. Because we go to their native habitat, you have the chance to experience much more than just a tour to see these majestic beings; you also get stories about the history of this area, a chance to learn about the other wild animals and vegetation of this area…and sometimes even a pirate tale or two!

Shaka Shack SWB-3

Looking for an unforgettable four-wheel drive area home with panoramic views and amenities that will make you never want to leave? Well, Shaka Shack is the place for you! This home has everything for the perfect vacation! Nestled only a short drive from the ocean, this six-bedroom home offers 2 en suites with private baths. The breathtaking views of the ocean and the sounds of the surf will leave an everlasting impression on your memory! Experience the Outer Banks the way people did years ago which means no roads, no distractions, and no complications... only miles of gorgeous coastline.A few of the many amenities to enjoy at Shaka Shack include the fenced-in private pool (12x28) with a large pool deck area, a hot tub, ice maker, entertainment room with a large TV, and a large kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space for the chef in the family. Enjoy a book and quiet time in the top level area with stunning ocean views. This four-wheel drive home is a short drive three miles up the beach (approximately 850 feet to the beach). Carova is renowned for wide, clean beaches and are some of the most beautiful on the Outer Banks. Keep an eye out for harems of wild horses or dolphins playing in the surf!Shaka Shack is now pet-friendly!This home is only accessible with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. All-wheel drive vehicles are not capable of navigating the soft sand and off-road beach driving conditions. To find out more about 4x4 access and driving on the beach visit www.visitcurrituck.com/visitor-info/beach-driving-tipsLinens and bedmaking provided.Parking permits are required to park on the beach from April 29th to October 7th.Layout:Ground Level: Entry, access to the fully-gated pool area with shaded bar area, outdoor shower, grilling area and carport. Inside is the entertainment room with a TV, a full-sized refrigerator, and laundry area. Mid Level: King en suite with private bath and a TV and deck access, king bedroom with TV, 2 queen bedrooms with TVs, twin and bunk bedroom, two full hall baths, hot tub on the deck.Top Level: Living area with endless ocean views and a flat screen TV, large kitchen, dining area with a sliding door to the deck area and a king en suite with private bath and a TV and deck access with ocean views.

  • Carova
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, as well as plenty of gorgeous soundfront grounds that are wide open for visitors to explore.

2060 - DoodleBug

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Let your inner imagination soar as you doodle indelible memories in your heart and soul. Enjoy your beautiful and relaxing beach vacation with friends and family at the "DoodleBug". You will be hypnotized by the expansive ocean views and the sights of the local wildlife in the acres of adjoining, undeveloped land.Whether its doodling designs and building grand sandcastles with your children, relaxing in a beach chair listening to rolling waves as you doodle dreams in your mind, swimming laps in the private 16' x 32' swimming pool or watching a gorgeous Corolla sunset with your toes in the sand, the "DoodleBug" is thoughtfully designed and equipped with attention to the details that make your Outer Banks beach vacation perfect! Let's not forget about the ocean; it's a short stroll - just four houses away.Distance to Beach: Approximately 397 Yards477 Spindrift Trail, Corolla, NC 27927BEDDING: 3 Queens, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Day Bed, 1 TrundleAMENITIES:Private Pool, Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Double Oven, Central Heat and Air, New High-Efficiency Washer and Dryer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Foosball Table, Portacrib, High Chair, Baby Gate, 5 Flatscreen HDTVs, Stereo with CD Player, High Speed Internet, Wii Game System (Bring Your Own Games), DVD Library, Book Library, Gas Grill, Hammock, Many Hammock Swings, Outdoor Jungle Gym, Basketball Net, Enclosed Outside Shower, Community Tennis CourtLEVEL 1:Enclosed Outside Shower, Foot Wash, Fish Cleaning Table with Water, Laundry.LEVEL 2:  Queen Bedroom with Adjoining Bath to Queen Bedroom, Bedroom with a Queen with Adjoining Bath to Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk, Trundle and Day Bed.LEVEL 3: Half Bath, Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Screened Enclosed Outdoor Eating Room.

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying … or playing … in no time! Always dreamed of being a mermaid? Kitty Hawk Kites carries Fin Fun Mermaid Tails and also offers Mermaid Swim Lessons too! Kitty Hawk Kites also produces more than 20 events annually, including several kite festivals on the Outer Banks.

Austin

The Austin property is a newly built home offering you and your family a premier vacation experience. This spectacular oceanfront home is in Corolla's newest neighborhood, Pine Island Limited. This home is sure to please your palette, with light and bright coastal decor and plenty of amenities for guests to enjoy. Wake up with the sunrise over the ocean and relax at night with the sunset over the sound. The Austin features 10 bedrooms in the main house, each with their own bathroom and tiled shower, large gathering areas for the family to enjoy eating together, just hanging out, and space for the occasional remote work. The private suite above the garage offers an additional king bedroom, sleeper sofa in the living room, and kitchenette. We have amenities to accommodate everyone, such as a fitness center, game room with pool table and shuffleboard, theater room and arcade games. This home also features an elevator, Wi-Fi for working or streaming and a surround sound system. Enjoy plenty of outside entertainment with the pool, hot tubs, cabana, outside shower, ping pong and fire pit. There are multiple spaces on the exterior decks overlooking the ocean for your reading and relaxation pleasure. Premium linens and bath towels are provided with beds made for all arriving guests. DETAILS Bedding: 10 Kings, 2 Pyramid Bunks and 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa; Linens are provided. Ground Level: Game room, theater room, fitness center, kitchenette with ice machine and kegerator, 1 powder room, laundry, 1 bunk bedroom with attached bathroom and 1 king bedroom with attached bathroom Mid-Level: Office/Den, wet bar and 6 king bedrooms each with attached bathrooms Top Level: Kitchen, dining area, breakfast nook, living room, 1 powder room and 2 king bedrooms with attached bathrooms Garage Suite: Kitchenette, living room, 1 king bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 queen sleeper sofa situated above the two-car accessible garage For families needing more room Check out the house next door -#011 - Basnight and the house across the street -#023 - Newbern Discount Tickets Available to H2OBX Waterpark!

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 28
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our farm, in Grandy, on the mainland. Please check our website for current Mustang Mornings dates and details. Meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on a self-guided walking tour where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs and the culture and lifestyle of the island. Engage with CWHF’s Director of Herd Management in a Q&A directly after the screening. This is a meaningful way for us to engage with our members and supporters while educating the public on the history and future of the Bankers.  

The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three unique landmarks—The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Whalehead in Historic Corolla ,the Currituck Maritime Museum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing and kayaking the Currituck Sound are welcomed, as are bicycles, kites and leashed pets.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway of Currituck Sound. Corolla is home to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, whose beacon first beckoned to sailors at sea in 1875, and to art noveau Whalehead in Historic Corolla, a turn of the century hunt club for sportsmen. The quaint village is also home to one of North Carolina's natural history gems called the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. The center, which opened in 2006, is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size available for American lighthouses), can be seen for 18 nautical miles as the light rotates in 20 second increments.

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, as well as plenty of gorgeous soundfront grounds that are wide open for visitors to explore.

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern Outer Banks icon, and a living testament to Corolla and Duck's heyday as a secluded oceanfront retreat for the country's wealthy hunters and conservationists.

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

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