Rebecca & Tyler
Things To Do
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
During the summer of 2018 we went to the Currituck Lighthouse and climbed to the top! The view is more than worth it!
Whalehead Club
Whalehead Wednesdays. If you are staying on the island the entire week, don’t miss Whalehead Wednesdays. Local vineyards such as Sanctuary Vineyards and Vineyards on the Scuppernong will share their wines and guests can enjoy wine tasting at Historic Corolla Park each Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. We also have beer tastings of Weeping Radish brews. Locals and visitors bring lawn chairs and blankets to the park to listen to live music and sip on the local wines and beers as the sun goes down. Wine-tasting tickets cost $15, non-drinkers are free. There are also lawn games set up in the park and some activities for children so bring the entire family.
Carova Beach
Carova Beach. If you are adventurous and drive a 4 x 4 vehicle, a drive to where the road ends in Corolla, Carova Beach, is a must. Coastal Living readers voted Carova Beach the No. 1 beach out of 20 options chosen by the editors in a recent best beaches poll. Enjoy a day of sun, surf fishing, and playing in the Atlantic. While you’re there, you may even have a wild horse sighting.
Currituck
Currituck’s Wild Horses. Where the paved road ends in Corolla, you’ll find sandy beaches accessible only by 4 x 4 vehicles. It is on this stretch of beach from ocean to sound that is home to the legendary Corolla wild horses. If you don’t drive a 4 x 4 vehicle, you may take a tour from one of the outstanding wild horse tour companies. The wild horses of Currituck remain the coolest locals to come across on the Outer Banks. For a better chance to spot the horses, check out this guide to all the best places to see them. Please remember, the Corolla wild horses are wild so, for your safety and the safety of the wild horses, please do not approach or come within 50 feet of the horses and please do not feed the horses.
Corolla Watersports
If outdoor adventure is what you are looking for then visit Corolla Water Sports. Then have mini-golf, kayak eco-tours and rentals of jet skis, paddle boats and more. Visit their website for pricing and availability.
Coastal Explorations
Coastal Explorations is a small, adventure oriented touring company in Corolla, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, they strive to base their activities on our aqueous surroundings. – it’s a little bit like getting a “back stage pass” while on vacation. We have never done this but they say they make sure that you get an authentic feel for the waters and culture that are so unique to the area.
Sanderling Resort
SHARED SPA RETREAT // Two Hours Enjoy a relaxing spa trip as a couple or with a friend. Services are performed in one of Sanderling Resort suites with dual treatment tables. Share your spa experience indulging in a custom fifty minute massage followed by side-by-side pedicures in their luxurious pedicure thrones. $340/couple. Single sessions also offered!
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports
Nor'Banks offers the most complete water sports center on the OBX, with Waverunners, Parasailing, Wake Boarding, Waterskiing, Tubing, Kayaks, SUP, Tours, Pontoon Boat Rentals and Sailing (Rentals, Lessons, Youth Camps and Sales). The waterfront location is amazing with bathrooms, showers, 200 foot pier and a grassy lawn. Nor'Banks is now the OBX Hobie Cat dealer and features all of their amazing boats for rental and for sale.
Vineyard Voyage
What do you get when you combine Boats, Wine and Good Times? The hottest new tour on the Outer Banks! Vineyard Voyage departs the quaint Outer Banks community of Duck and crosses scenic Currituck Sound by boat to Sanctuary Vineyards. Upon arrival at a historic hunting lodge boathouse you begin the overland part of the voyage in an open-air 4x4 safari truck. Sanctuary Vineyards is located on the historic Wright Brothers Farm, an area rich in waterfowl heritage and farming which dates back to the 1800s. You'll travel through the marsh and cross agriculture fields to reach the 33 acres of viniferous grapes. Once you arrive at the vineyard, you'll get a behind the scenes tour of the winery and receive a private wine tasting. Learn the vine-to-glass process, smell the French oak barrels and meet the master winemakers behind this intriguing process. Make reservations early, this tour sells out frequently!
Duck Town Park Boardwalk
This is a great boardwalk that provides some scenic views of the bay but also access to shops, restaurants, and the city park. There are public restrooms in the middle of the mile long walk. Very flat and accessible for just about everyone. This is a great free experience to see the wildlife and the water!
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial, located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (further south on the island), commemorates the first successful, sustained, powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine. From 1900 to 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright came here from Dayton, Ohio, based on information from the U.S. Weather Bureau about the area's steady winds. They also valued the privacy provided by this location, which in the early twentieth century was remote from major population centers. Visit this national park is learn more about the Wright Brothers!
Duck Donuts
Prior to Duck Donuts, there were no doughnut shops in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The first Duck Donuts shop was opened in Duck, North Carolina, from which the chain got its name, followed by a second location in Kitty Hawk. Visit the original and try one of their tasty treats, or pickup some for the whole family!