Overlooking the vast expanse that is the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find Currituck’s northern Outer Banks beaches of Corolla and Carova – more than 20 miles of windswept remote seascapes where you can enjoy strolling along our unspoiled shoreline, shelling or simply relaxing in the sun with a good book. Just north of Corolla, where the paved road ends, you can explore our 4×4 beach area on your own or take a guided tour where you will find our legendary wild horses – descendants of Spanish mustangs thought to have been brought here by seafaring explorers in the 1500s.
Please check out our map of the Beach Access Locations.
BEACH ACCESS LOCATIONS (South to North):
Southern Beach Access (north end of Pine Island)
Parking and Restroom/Showers Available
Drive over ramp available during off-season
Albacore
– Drive over ramp available during off-season
Dolphin
– Whalehead Fire Station at the corner of Dolphin and Whalehead Drive
Marlin
Sailfish
– Parking Lot Available
– Lifeguard Station
Coral
Bonito
– Parking Lot Available
– Lifeguard Station
– **WALKOVER CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Scheduled to be finished after Memorial Day 2024**
Mackeral
Perch
Herring
– A few street parking spaces available west of Lighthouse Drive
– Lifeguard Station
– Drive over ramp available during off-season
Barracuda
Sturgeon
– Parking Lot Available
– Lifeguard Station
– **WALKOVER CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Scheduled to be finished after Memorial Day 2024**
Tuna
Shad
– Parking Lot Available
Corolla Village Road
– Fully ADA accessible
– Parking lot available
– Restroom/Shower Facility
– Elevated ramp to the beach
– Air Down Stations available
– Drive over ramp available during off-season
4×4 Ramp
– No Parking or facilities available at ramp
– Drive over ramp available all year
– Beach Parking Permit required for 4×4 beach parking during peak season.