Beachy Keen: 5 Scientific Reasons Why the Beach Makes People Happier
By The Northern Outer Banks You’re sitting on the soft sand, warm sunshine enveloping your skin, mellow breeze combing through your hair and the steady sounds of the ocean resonating in your ears. The day is perfect. Why is the day so perfect? Well, because you’re at the beach, of course. Studies have shown that … Continue reading Beachy Keen: 5 Scientific Reasons Why the Beach Makes People Happier
Read MoreSafety Doesn’t Take a Vacation
With summer nearly here, everybody on the The Northern Outer Banks is preparing for the best season yet. It’s our hope that you and your family enjoy an amazing vacation in Corolla and the Currituck beaches, and that you not only arrive safe and sound but stay that way throughout your visit. To ensure our … Continue reading Safety Doesn’t Take a Vacation
Read MoreSee You This Summer In Corolla
Coming to Corolla and the Currituck beaches for the first time? We can’t wait to see you! Once you have your accommodations booked and the entire family looking forward to the trip, you might ask what there is to enjoy here in the summer aside from our beautiful, pristine shores and the majestic Wild Mustangs? … Continue reading See You This Summer In Corolla
Read MoreThe Inns & Outs of Corolla
We say it often because it’s true: nothing beats a relaxing Corolla vacation! For years, we have welcomed families from all over the country to our shores. One reason visitors choose Corolla and the Currituck beaches for a summer trip is–aside from the views, the Wild Horses, and the amazing food–for the luxury accommodations available … Continue reading The Inns & Outs of Corolla
Read MoreHistoric Corolla and Currituck: Adventures in Time
Our beautiful shoreline stretches for miles. Our Wild Mustangs enchant locals and visitors alike. Our beach rentals are luxurious and spacious. Our seafood is to die for! These selling points alone have encouraged guests from all over to book a summer vacation in Corolla and Currituck County. Yet there is so much more to enjoy … Continue reading Historic Corolla and Currituck: Adventures in Time
Read MoreCorolla Ranked #5 Best Family Getaway in the South
Southern Living Readers Vote Corolla, NC as the #5 Best Family Getaway in its 2022 ‘South’s Best’ Awards Issue The sixth annual Southern Living ‘South’s Best’ awards issue (April 2022) is out and Corolla, NC landed in the #5 spot for Best Family Getaway destination in the South, as voted by the publication’s readers. This annual ‘South’s Best’ issue celebrates … Continue reading Corolla Ranked #5 Best Family Getaway in the South
Read More10 Reasons to Get Married in Currituck, Outer Banks
The sun sinks toward the waters of the Currituck Sound, and twilight falls over the assembled crowd as stars begin to emerge over Historic Corolla Park. The waves surge forward and sigh softly as they recede. A violin chord is strummed and the guests turn expectantly to see the bride, illuminated by the soft glow … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Get Married in Currituck, Outer Banks
Read More20 Surprising Facts About the Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Standing watch for over a century, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, NC has a rich history. While some facts are clearly observable — the 220 steps, the unpainted red brick exterior — other details about this lighthouse are not so widely known. We asked Meghan Agresto, Site Manager and Lighthouse Keeper, to provide some uncommon knowledge and interesting … Continue reading 20 Surprising Facts About the Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Read MoreEnjoy Birding on the The Northern Outer Banks
Flying from distances as far away as the Arctic, the birds that make their home in Currituck County during the winter attract birding enthusiasts nationwide. If you’ve ever wanted to see elegant tundra swans, snow geese, and majestic American bald eagles, make sure to add Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge to your beach vacation bucket … Continue reading Enjoy Birding on the The Northern Outer Banks
Read MoreSpring Flings and Sandy Swings
Just as the North Carolina coast is known as the land of beginnings, Spring is considered the season for new beginnings. The weather warms, flowers bloom, trees fill up with greenery and dormant golf fairways transform themselves back into verdant seas. The PGA Tour is back on the East Coast for its annual Florida swing. … Continue reading Spring Flings and Sandy Swings
Read MoreTips for a Corolla Wild Horse Adventure
The Corolla Wild Horses are perhaps the oldest and most popular residents of North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks. The existing Corolla Wild Horses are descendants of Spanish mustangs that arrived by colonial ships in the Americas around the 16th century. How these horses came to roam free on the northern beaches is subject to debate, … Continue reading Tips for a Corolla Wild Horse Adventure
Read MorePlan For Your Vacation Now!
We know we’re not completely finished with January yet, but our minds and hearts are drifting toward the summer months. Here on the The Northern Outer Banks, summer is the peak time for relaxation. Ask anyone who has spent time on our serene shores and watched the Wild Mustangs frolic in the surf, and they’ll … Continue reading Plan For Your Vacation Now!
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