Indulge in a restful Outer Banks Vacation in Corolla
The town of Corolla which is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is an increasingly popular East Coast vacation destination. However this small seaside town was relatively unknown until the late 1980s when it was often referred to as North Carolina’s ‘last beach frontier’ though today it has grown and developed and has all the accouterments of a popular beach resort like various accommodation options, restaurants, stores, a golf course, tennis courts and swimming pools and various other entertaining attractions and recreational opportunities. Corolla is situated in the Currituck Outer Banks which is surrounded by the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean; it has the appearance of an island but is actually a long, narrow peninsula which is attached to Virginia.
Corolla Vacation Rentals
Corolla is a true vacation town which has a full time, year round population of only about 500 people though during the peak tourist months between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Corolla is visited by more than 50,000 visitors every week. Most of these summertime visitors to Corolla tend to stay in Corolla’s more than 5000 vacation rental properties that are largely located on the beach front land of Currituck Outer Banks and in the various neighborhoods of Pine Island, Ocean Sands, Ocean Lake, Buck Island, Crown Point, Whalehead Beach, Corolla Light, Corolla Village, Estates at Ocean Hill and Villages at Ocean Hill. Most of these vacation rentals come equipped with myriad amenities like washer/dyers, fully equipped kitchens, hot tubs, outdoor showers, fireplaces, movie and book libraries, free internet access, gas fireplaces and multiple master suites. Several of these properties also offer private access to a beach and ‘extras ‘like access to community pools and tennis courts and reduced green fees at the Currituck Club Golf course. These extras are usually included in the cost of Corolla vacation rentals and they help in greatly enhancing the quality of your beach side vacation in relatively sleepy Corolla.
Attractions and activities in the beach side paradise of Corolla
The main attraction in Corolla is of course its wide expanse of beaches and most of the recreational activity in Corolla is centered on its ocean front. Some other popular excursions in Corolla include guided tours to see the Corolla wild horses. Corolla is famous for its wild horses and many local guides offer exciting tours to see these gorgeous creatures. Similarly local many operators also offer kayaking outings which highlight the many natural wonders of Corolla while other operators offer tours aboard four wheel drives and even Segway rentals. Jet skiing, surfing, go- carting, tennis, golf are some of the otehr popular recreational activities in Corolla though this beach front heaven is also renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities.
However all saltwater anglers are required to have the North Carolina Coastal Recreational Fishing License before they can go out to sea with one of the many fishing charters in Corolla. This license can be purchased on a 10-day, annual or lifetime basis or combined with other licenses issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission though children under the age of 16 do not need a license. Additionally if you plan to fish in the northern Currituck Sound, you also need a Freshwater Fishing License. These licenses are readily available at tackle shops in Corolla and other stores like Wal-Mart, K-mart and even online.
Major sight-seeing options near Corolla vacation rentals include the historic Whalehead Club and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. Visitors to Corolla especially enjoy climbing the lighthouse and visiting the Whalehead Club historic house museum which is housed in a 21,000-square-foot Art Nouveau home which has been restored by the Currituck County. The Whalehead Club is today listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Other attractions in Corolla include the Center for Wildlife Education which is located at the Currituck Heritage Park and the old world attraction of the old Corolla Village whose landscape is dotted with old homes and quaint stores.
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