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.
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 (October 1 – April 30)
Albacore
– Drive over ramp available during off-season (October 1 – April 30)
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
Mackeral
Perch
Herring
– A few street parking spaces available west of Lighthouse Drive
– Lifeguard Station
– Drive over ramp available during off-season (October 1 – April 30)
Barracuda
Sturgeon
– Parking Lot Available
– Lifeguard Station
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 (October 1 – April 30)
4×4 Ramp
– No Parking or facilities available at ramp
– Drive over ramp available all year