2026 Corolla Scenic Spots Guide

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Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Relax Mom

New for 2026: Replaced mid-level to bottom level deck stairs, new bottom level refrigerator with water dispenser, beach storage shed through Corolla Beach Units and a new ground level King bed frame. Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Of Pines And Pelicans PI-1

The ultimate Corolla vacation experience awaits you at Of Pines and Pelicans, conveniently located in the Pine Island community in Corolla, with direct beach access right out your front door! With 8 well-appointed en suites with private baths, this...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Carolina Sunshine

What better way to start the day than by watching the sunrise from one of the oceanfront decks? When the beach calls, it s just a stroll over your private wooden walkway to the wide sandy beaches where you can hunt for shells or take a dip in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Sage Watch SS-20

Sage Watch is located along the beautiful beaches of Southern Shores, providing convenience to all the luxuries of town, while still offering the solitude of the northern beaches.Enjoy incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean right in your backyard...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

009 | Yahweh's Gift

Yahweh’s Gift is an exceptional home that provides sweeping panoramic ocean and beach views, gorgeous décor, and a private, elevated walkway to the beach w/dune top deck. This Oceanfront Home is a true gem that has been completely updated with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

7223 - Pelican Watch

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: 1st and 2nd floor decks and brand new composite pool furniture. Welcome to Pelican Watch, an oceanfront oasis located in Salvo on...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

7661 - Good Times n' Tan Lines

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Good Times n' Tan Lines is exactly what you'll find at this Avon oceanfront condo rental! Located in the Islander Condominiums community, you'll...

  • Avon
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living history!

Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or experience the Beach Cruiser and Kayak Safari combination tour to paddle in the placid waterways of the wildlife rich Currituck Sound. The Outer Banks Leader in off road Eco-Adventures! Where the Road  Ends....The Adventure Begins.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became popular East Coast tourism...