Corolla sits at the northern tip of the Outer Banks and is best known for the Corolla Wild Horse herd — descendants of Spanish Mustangs that still roam the beach north of the paved road. Beyond the horses, Corolla offers the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the historic Whalehead Club, and some of the widest, quietest beaches on the OBX.
Currituck & Northern Beaches
Best Things to Do in Corolla, NC
Wild horses roam the beaches north of the paved road in this remote 4x4-only stretch.
Things to do in Corolla
Landmarks
Climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse
220 steps up an unpainted red-brick lighthouse for the best views of the northern beaches.
Adventures
Corolla Adventure Park Ropes Course
Aerial ropes course with 60+ obstacles and zip lines through a maritime forest canopy.
Tours
Wild Horse Tour in Corolla
See the Corolla wild mustangs on a guided 4x4 tour of the northern beaches.
See Corolla from the air
A helicopter tour is the fastest way to grasp the geography of Corolla and the surrounding Outer Banks — barrier islands, sound, ocean, and lighthouses all in a single flight.
Book a helicopter tour