Corolla, NC

Travel Guide

Corolla
Corolla
Corolla
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Photo by Nicki Daniels

Where to stay in Corolla

The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

4/5(1 area review)

Ocean Sands might not have many top sights, but Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ocean Sands
Sunset

Corolla Light

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Outer Banks Beaches and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
Beautiful waves of corolla beach #BVSBlue

Pine Island

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

While visiting Pine Island, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Banks.

Pine Island
Another beautiful day in the Outer Banks. This is the fourth lighthouse on our visit.

Corolla Village

While visiting Corolla Village, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

Corolla Village
A day at the Beach - a watchful Lifeguard keeping an eye on the people in the surf!

Ocean Hill

If you're spending some time in Ocean Hill, Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Hill
Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla
Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla
2.5 out of 5
333 Audubon Dr, Corolla, NC
The price is AED 687 per night from May 8 to May 9
AED 687
AED 775 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Corolla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"We are happy we stayed at that place, Maria at the front desk was so helpful and kind. Breakfast was perfect, lots of food! We had a perfect little vacation!! Thank you so much!!"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla
The Inn At Corolla Light
The Inn At Corolla Light
2.5 out of 5
1066 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC
The price is AED 511 per night from May 7 to May 8
AED 511
AED 576 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this hotel in Corolla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Corolla ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (597 reviews)
"Beautiful place, rooms on the back have view of the sound and their is a pier with a huge Gazebo and a walking trail."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

The Inn At Corolla Light
Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Corolla
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Relaxing Christmas week
"Beautiful house, spacious"

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SPRING SPECIAL!!!HotTub  ICE MACHINE  Pet Friendly 4x4 vehicles
SPRING SPECIAL!!!HotTub ICE MACHINE Pet Friendly 4x4 vehicles
Corolla
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Dancing with the Stars
"The time was right. The weather was great. The skies were clear. Amazing to look down the beach, then up the beach, and see no one else. Then, look up and see the stars were ablaze. No light noise. Wonderful."

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

SPRING SPECIAL!!!HotTub ICE MACHINE Pet Friendly 4x4 vehicles
Retreat with private pool, hot tub, and resort amenities-short walk to beach
Retreat with private pool, hot tub, and resort amenities-short walk to beach
Corolla
Stay at this vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Wild Horse Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Cozy & Close
"This home is cozy, the furniture & beds were very comfortable. The house was clean & kitchen has everything you would need to cook ‘at home’ for the week away. The pool was perfect size for relaxing & the hot tub lulled our sore muscles from exploring the local and historic culture! The house provided ..."

Reviewed on 1 September 2024

Retreat with private pool, hot tub, and resort amenities-short walk to beach
Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Corolla
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Corolla. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Relaxing Christmas week
"Beautiful house, spacious"

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Pool Cabana w/TV, Elevator, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Corolla

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
45
5 - Excellent 62%
4 - Good
25
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I bring my family here every year because it is a very family oriented beach. It is not overcrowded or touristy. Everyone is so friendly. My kids love the beach and the water being more clear than most beaches near Maryland.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the area. Very relaxing, people walking and riding bikes. Very quiet.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I am familiar with Duck community. Went to Corolla because we had the family pet. Only stayed overnight. Too far north for me.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved it

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We enjoyed climbing to the top of the lighthouse as well as our tour of Whalehead. Visit Outer Banks Brewing for some good beer. Stop in at Bacchus for beer and/or wine flights.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful....relaxing....loved it!!