Area Guide

One of the things that makes the Corolla Village Inn so special is its location. Tucked into Historic Corolla Village, the Inn is surrounded by beautiful live oaks and a small collection of shops, recreation and historical buildings. Whether it’s local art, books, food, home goods, kayaking, lighthouse views, or history, you’ll enjoy strolling through this sweet village (all under a ½ mile walk from the Inn).

Corolla Village Favorites:

The Whalehead Club – restored hunt club offering tours
Currituck Heritage Park – public park with open space, picnic tables, sound access, and sunset views
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education – educational facility dedicated to exploring coastal North Carolina’s wildlife, natural history and heritage
Currituck Maritime Museum – free museum with exhibits of historic boats, artifacts, and other historic displays of living life surrounded by water
Currituck Beach Lighthouse – beautiful grounds, restored keeper’s house, beautiful views from the top
Corolla Schoolhouse – restored schoolhouse currently housing K-8
Corolla Chapel – interdenominational services and weddings
Island Bookstore – a small independent bookstore with a fantastic selection of reading material
Spry Creek – jewelry, pottery, and handmade goods
Corolla Light Town Center – convenient shopping and dining
Kind Cup Coffee & Art – coffee shop featuring local art and handcrafted items
The Juice Jar – fresh juices smoothies, bowls, sandwiches and wraps
Corolla Village BBQ – eastern NC pork bbq, chicken and ribs
The Beer Garden – an outdoor bar perfect for day or night time hangouts (formerly known as the Shack Coffee & Beer Garden)
Wild Horse Fund – wild horse museum and store operated by a non-profit group
Lorenz Fine Photography – beach, family, and wedding portraits
Coastal Explorations – kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, tours and rentals
Corolla Outback – wild horse tours
Corolla Adventure Park – multilevel obstacle course, ziplines, axe throwing and more!
Twiddy and Company – Outer Banks vacation rentals and sales
Persimmon Street Beach Access – private beach access for the street, no parking
Corolla Village Road Beach Access – public beach access with parking and lifeguard stand
The Event Boutique – a unique retail store selling modern & vintage entertaining pieces and special gifts, also offers event rentals (near the Island Bookstore & Wild Horse Fund)

Atlantic Ocean – wide, white sand beaches are just a stroll away
Currituck Sound – the quieter side of the island, this shallow, brackish body of water is perfect for pups, kayaks, fishing and sunsets

Other local favorites outside the village:

Currituck Estuarine Research Reserve – great boardwalk and spur path for walking
Pine Island Audubon – long, wide walking paths along sheltered marshes. Great for birding
Northern Lights Bakery – fresh baked goods and coffee
Lighthouse Bagels – best bagels you’ll find here! Great donuts and sandwiches too
North Banks – locals go-to spot for seafood
Urban Kitchen – favorite local spot for really good farm to table food
La Dolce Vita – delicious Italian food and extensive wine list
Wild Horse Tours – a variety of companies lead tours into the ‘4×4’ beaches where you’ll find the wild horses amidst the dunes and beach houses