Cindy's Guidebook for "An Ode to Joy"
Neighborhoods
https://co.currituck.nc.us/beach-parking/currituck-outer-banks-beach-driving/
Corolla
Beautiful beaches for surfing, fishing, swimming, or just enjoying.
"An Ode to Joy". Backs up to the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. It is home to many wonderful animals and birds 🦅 including the wild horses who visit our backyard frequently.
Currituck
"An Ode to Joy". Backs up to the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. It is home to many wonderful animals and birds 🦅 including the wild horses who visit our backyard frequently.
Currituck Golf Course
1017 Ocean TrailFor the avid golfer
Food scene
Best pizza on the beach, authentic Philly cheesesteaks and amazing French fries!
12 locals recommend
Corolla Pizza & Deli
1152 Ocean TrailBest pizza on the beach, authentic Philly cheesesteaks and amazing French fries!
La Dolce Vita
798 Sunset BlvdAmazing place with delicious food! Great for a nice night out!
Bacchus Wine & Cheese
501 Old Stoney Rd
Metropolis
520 Old Stoney RdUrban Kitchen
603B Currituck Clubhouse Dr
Northern Lights Bakery And Coffee
1159 Austin StNorthern Outer Banks Brewing Company
520 Old Stoney RdThis place is a hidden gem! Go over to Corolla pizza (order way ahead in the summer). Get your food from there and carry it over to the beer garden(20 yards) It is an outdoor bar under the live oaks with live music in the evenings. May favorite outside place!
20 locals recommend
The Shack Coffee Shop & Beer Garden
1148 Ocean TrailThis place is a hidden gem! Go over to Corolla pizza (order way ahead in the summer). Get your food from there and carry it over to the beer garden(20 yards) It is an outdoor bar under the live oaks with live music in the evenings. May favorite outside place!
Upside Restaurant
797 Sunset BoulevardUncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill
1159 Austin StreetLow Tide Bar and Grill
Corolla Village Barbecue
1129 Corolla Village RdSightseeing
Climb it and get a magnificent view of Corolla and adjacent areas! Explore the area around it... cool shops and great places to eat!
176 locals recommend
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
Climb it and get a magnificent view of Corolla and adjacent areas! Explore the area around it... cool shops and great places to eat!
Nice place to run or hike if it's super hot or windy. There is a short board walked path to the sound with a nice view. There is also a 1.65 mile loop to the right after you get on the boardwalk
Currituck Banks Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Nice place to run or hike if it's super hot or windy. There is a short board walked path to the sound with a nice view. There is also a 1.65 mile loop to the right after you get on the boardwalk
Whalehead Club
1100 Club RdBeautiful and great for history buffs!
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
1160 Village LaneFun for adults and kids alike!
Currituck Maritime Musuem
1140 Village LaneLearn the maritime history of this wonderful place!
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper RdStuff to do
Soooo fun!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g49058-d10462082-Reviews-Corolla_Adventure_Park-Corolla_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html?m=19905
26 locals recommend
Corolla Adventure Park
1215 Ponton LnSoooo fun!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g49058-d10462082-Reviews-Corolla_Adventure_Park-Corolla_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html?m=19905
North Beach Watersports
1066 Ocean Trail
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper RdIncredibly beautiful!!! Hike it!
Great group of guys and girls to get give you a surf lesson. They have everything you'll need!
Corolla Surf Shop
807 Ocean TrailGreat group of guys and girls to get give you a surf lesson. They have everything you'll need!
Corolla Adventure Golf
808 Ocean TrailTimbuck II
785 Sunset BlvdCorolla Watersports
798K Sunset BlvdNorth Beach Watersports
1066 Ocean TrailCity advice
Getting around
Driving on the beach... we are 3 miles down off the road.
You'll need a 4x4 or AWD with at least 8 inches of clearance. Air down tires at the Whalehead club (you can air up for free there too) Air down to 20 psi to improve driving in the sand.
Don't miss
False Cape hike at the Carolina/Va. border on the beach.
Drive on the beach north at low tide about 7 miles and park at the border fence. Pack a back pack with lunch and drinks and hike the false cape trail. It has lots of maritime history! Beautiful!
Getting around
4x4 tips
If you are staying at "An Ode to Joy" , you will need a 4 WD or AWD to get there as the last leg of your trip here is riding in 3.5 miles of beautiful beach along the Atlantic Ocean! (Air your tires down in town to at least 20psi... you can go lower for more traction if needed). You can air Down at food lion or Harris teeter when you pick up your groceries. When you head home, you can air up for free at Corolla park.