Overview
Corolla is a city in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
1 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Corolla
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Since 1875, this lighthouse has kept mariners from danger, night and day. The Keepers’ Dwelling has housed more than two dozen families, as their duties of “Lighthouse Keeper” were carried out.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 34°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Norfolk)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORF Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, Newport News — 63 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $119–$119 a night (typical $119), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$160, mid-range ~$190, comfortable ~$280.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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Understand
Tourist information
See
Do
All kinds of shopping abounds in Corolla. From the shops at Corolla Light to the expansive TimBuck II, there are many great places to spend a rainy day shopping in Corolla.
Eat
Eat Agave Roja
Upscale Mexican restaurant with a varied menu. Plenty of options for vegetarians, omnivores, and dedicated carnivores.
Sleep
Go next
Corolla is the northernmost point on the Outer Banks that is reachable by paved roads. If you have all-wheel drive on your vehicle, or don't mind a long hike on the beach, you can go even further north to the town of Carova.
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