The Currituck Club is one of Corolla’s newest communities. Built around a Rees Jones designed golf course, the Currituck Club provides the perfect vacation setting on the soundside of Corolla. Single family homes and condos are available for rent from a number of area agencies. Community amenities include: several community pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, lighted walking/biking trails, playground, fitness center, beach valet service, private beach access and community trolley service. Learn more about The Currituck Club.
- Guests must park within designated parking areas. Carpooling or private shuttle is recommended. For weddings held at vacation rental homes, only the allowable number of vehicles may park in the driveways.
- Amplified music and public address systems must not violate the county’s noise ordinance.
- Structures on the beach (tents, chairs, alters, flower containers, tables, ropes, etc.) must not block beach patrol lifeguards or other emergency responders. Structures and other items are required to be removed from the site immediately following the event. For weddings held in the four-wheel-drive area, vehicles must not be parked as to inhibit the flow of traffic. The shoreline and the dune line are designated Fire, Emergency and Vehicular traffic lanes; parking in these areas is prohibited.
- Tents measuring over 200 square feet may be required to be inspected by the Currituck County Fire Marshal. Permits may be obtained at the Currituck County Inspections Department, 153 Courthouse Rd., Currituck (252-232-3378) or 1223 Ocean Trail, Corolla (252-453-8555).
- Affixing signage or ribbons to public buildings, property, signs, poles or plants is prohibited.
- All trash must be placed in trash containers. If the site does not have containers, or if trash volume exceeds container capacity, trash must be bagged and removed from the site.
- Guests must exercise care to avoid disturbing wildlife and vegetation. Visitors, photographers and weddings are not permitted in undisturbed dune areas. Note: There is an ordinance prohibiting people from getting closer than 50 feet to the wild horses.
- Pets are allowed at beach weddings; however, they must be on a leash and under the control of the owner at all times.
- Fireworks and open burning (including bonfires) are not allowed along the beaches.
- Weddings with 100 or more guests may be required to obtain a Mass Gatherings Permit. Call the Currituck County Planning Office for details (252-232-6027).
- Get a consensus on the best possible date so everyone can be included.
- Give plenty of advance notice; that way family members can arrange time off from work and/or school.
- Let everyone view online photos and information on rental homes before making a selection. Rental agencies have extensive online listings, making it easy for everyone to participate in the house selection process.
- Send out information to relatives – especially those with children – regarding activities and attractions in the area. Survey them on preferred activities.
- Assign bedrooms and sleeping arrangements ahead of time, based on house information and the number of relatives attending. This will save time during the unpacking and moving-in phase when everyone arrives.
- Have special “reunion” t-shirts printed before you go. Wearing these as a group on the beach makes for a unique keepsake photo.
- Assign individual families a night to cook dinner and clean the kitchen for the group.
- For a special evening, have dinner out or hire a personal chef to cook a meal at your rental home so the whole group can have a relaxing evening together.
- Designate “on your own” time to let individuals or small families do their own thing.
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Pet Friendly Wedding Tips
Tips to ensure your pet is comfortable on your big day:
Be sure to bring plenty of fresh water for your pets. Pets can easily become dehydrated on the beach and will need lots of water to ensure they are ready to participate in your wedding.
Hot sand, pavement, and asphalt can burn the pads on your dog’s feet. Be sure to check the temperature of these surfaces before letting your dog walk on them.
Ask a family or wedding party member to be your pet-sitter on the big day so you will be able to get ready without worrying about your pet. Try to choose someone your pet is familiar with so they will feel comfortable during the day.
Bringing your pet’s favorite toy or bedding along can help your dog feel secure in an unfamiliar place. Also be sure to bring plenty of dog treats, poop bags, and any other supplies you may need for your day to run smoothly.
Remember that ceremony décor and flowers can be choking hazards and/or toxic for your pets. Keep decorations out of your pets reach and be sure your sitter keeps a close eye on your pet throughout the day. Avoid giving your dog too much food or water prior to and during your ceremony. This will help to prevent unwanted accidents!
To ensure your guest’s comfort, make an announcement about your pet’s participation in the ceremony. Guests who have pet allergies may need to make arrangements beforehand.
Don’t forget that pets make for great wedding photos. Be sure your photographer takes photos of the bride and groom with their pets.
Wedding Sites
Facilities book up early, so don’t waste time or you may not get the location you want. If you are planning on an outdoor ceremony, be sure to have a secondary rain location in mind. If you are planning a beach ceremony in Currituck County, there is no written permit required. However, the following regulations apply:
Tournament Sports in Currituck
Currituck County is a great destination for families and athletes of all ages. We are located on the border of Virginia, close enough for teams to travel back and forth from Hampton Roads, VA and from northeastern NC without costly overnight travel. Our fields have been constructed using top quality athletic turf and it is our intention to maintain our fields to a very high level suited for highly competitive tournament play. Game on!
Please contact Parks & Recreation Director Jason Weeks: 252.232.3007
The fields will be phased in as described below:
Phase I (Multi-Use Fields) – Three regulation size soccer fields with the ability to make (6) six smaller fields for younger age groups. These fields can be used for various other open field sports such as Lacrosse, Football, Rugby,…etc. There are (4) four picnic shelters as well as a playground. Concession Stand/Restroom facility. Spectator seating (bleachers).
Phase II (Baseball/Softball Fields) – Three fields with permanent fencing at 310′. Each field will have the ability to be set up in a smaller format to accommodate younger age groups, temporary fencing will be used to accomplish this. There will be a concession area with a full commercial kitchen as well as restrooms. Spectator seating provided as well.
Number of Teams/Games will be determined by the length and size of each tournament (they will differ). ALL FIELDS ARE LIGHTED – this allows game play to extend into the night hours.
Currituck – Knotts Island Ferry
Add more adventure to your Outer Banks vacation when travelling in Currituck. Take a ferry to the Knotts Island where you and your family can enjoy bird watching, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, boating and camping.
Discover and explore Currituck’s Knotts Island, absolutely free of charge. The Knotts Island ferry makes six daily round-trips from a dock near the Historic Courthouse.
All aboard!
Please call 1-800-BY-FERRY to confirm schedule or for any additional questions and inquiries. You can also view the schedule at https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/ferry-tickets-services/routes/Pages/default.aspx
Safety Information
We value your safety during your stay in Currituck. Please pay close attention to any warnings that are issued by authorities and emergency personnel, and follow the safety guidelines and recommendations associated with activities.
In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, we will post updates from Currituck County officials and The National Weather Service on our website. Please take a few minutes and read over our hurricane information and our beach safety tips.
Swimming Safety & Rip Currents
You will find phone numbers listed below for Currituck County’s emergency, medical, and information services. We hope you and your family have a wonderful stay in the Currituck Outer Banks. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.
Planning Tips
To make the most of your family reunion, plan your trip early and gather input from all involved before you leave. That way, you’ll spend your time here enjoying the occasion rather than fretting over details.
Activities for Children
The Currituck Outer Banks offers a wide selection of fun-filled activities designed specifically with children, and the young at heart, in mind.
The SEAL (Safety Education and Aquatic Learning) Program is open to children ages 7-14. Corolla Ocean Rescue instructors teach about the ocean, first aid, and physical fitness. Adults are invited to attend a free seminar offered at the same time.
Kids can race go-karts around a large track or play in bumper cars at Corolla Raceway.
Skate the 5000 sq. ft. outdoor skateboarding park at the Corolla Light Town Center.
Take the kids to Kitty Hawk Kites in TimBuck II where they can learn how to rock climb on a 26 foot outdoor climbing wall.
At the Whalehead Club, children will enjoy hunting for treasure while learning about geography and navigation. Each child receives a prize!
Listen to spooky tales about pirates and shipwrecks during ghost tours at the Whalehead Club. Reservations are recommended.
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education offers free programs for kids of all ages, including: eco-kayaking, surf fishing, nature photography, and more.
The Wild Horse Museum has a variety of activities allowing children to paint wild horses, pet a gentled Spanish Mustang, and even take pony rides.
Public Restrooms
If you’re looking for a rest area and public restroom facilities on your way to the Currituck Outer Banks, you have several options. First of all, you can always visit the Currituck Visitors Center where you can enjoy our public restrooms while also gathering more information about great things to see and do on your Currituck Outer Banks vacation. You can also stop at the rest area on US 158, three miles south of Coinjock.
If you’re looking for public restrooms on the beach in Corolla, you have several options to choose from:
Currituck County Southern Beach Access: 471 Ocean Trail
Corolla Visitor Center: 500 Hunt Club Drive
Lighthouse Ramp Access: Located directly across the road from the Currituck Beach Lighthouse | Corolla Village Road
Historic Corolla Park: Located just south of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse | Club Road
OBX Lifeguard Stations
Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Roving Patrols (4wd trucks and ATV’s) travel from the county line, north to Penny’s Hill for your assistance.
Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Roving Patrols (4wd trucks and ATV’s) travel from the county line, north to Penny’s Hill for your assistance.
Always use caution before entering the ocean. Be alert for Red Warning flags and Red & White Warning Posters. If the red flags are flying, it means swimming is prohibited, please pay attention to them.
Although the flags may fly when the weather seems fine, it’s hard to judge if the water is safe. Ocean swimming is not like swimming in a lake or pool, as strong littoral currents, rip currents, tidal currents near inlets and shifting sand can make swimming dangerous.
Please read the swimming safety tips at lifeguard locations.
Albemarle-Chesapeake Canal
In October 1855, construction began on one of the most important artificial waterways, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. Today, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal is maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is part of the well-traveled Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. It consists of a sea level water connection between Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle Sound.
The Canal has the distinction of having been one of the earliest of all American canals, suggested and actually surveyed and mapped in 1772. Construction of the canal could not begin until technology had advanced to allow steam power to operate mechanical dredges. In 1856, nine “Iron Titans” were obtained and went to work chopping out living and petrified trunks.
The “line of navigation” of the canal measures some 70 miles, with only 14 miles of land excavation. The North Carolina cut is five miles long and slices across the Currituck Peninsula at the village of Coinjock to enter the North River, flowing south into the Albemarle Sound.
Norfolk, Virginia merchant and ship owner, Marshall Parks, was the person responsible for reviving the 18th century canal-building plan. Parks worked to get bills passed through both the Virginia and North Carolina legislatures simultaneously.
The New York engineering firm Courtright, Barton and Company contracted to dig the canal. The dredging of the two land cuts at a depth of six feet was finally accomplished in 1858. On January 9, 1859, the company’s little dispatch boat, the Calypso – a “pony” side wheel steamer 50 feet long by 9 feet wide – made the first transit of the canal, towing the 110-foot barge Enterprise of Roanoke.
In 1912, the canal company, now in financial straits and unable to meet mortgage payments, was purchased by the United States government. During World War II, enormous quantities of military cargo used the Intracoastal Waterway, safe from the submarine active off the Atlantic.
Today, virtually all commercial traffic, plus sail and motor cruisers, make their annual seasonal trek from north to South by way of the quicker Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal route.
This beautiful Carolina canal has served the nation well for 150 years and is a monument to the ingenuity of American’s civil engineers.
Source: Alehttp://things-to-do/beaches/xander Brown. Juniper Waterway. Mariners Museum, 1981.
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