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    Corolla Beach

    4.7 (7 reviews)

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    Stairs to on of the many secluded vacation rental houses
    Rebecca F.

    Corolla (pronounced: "Kuh-RAH-Luh") is one of the most popular beaches in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Its has 24 miles of unspoiled shoreline & the communities are charming & the vibes are always good! There is private beach access in front of every little community or if you want to have a good day adventure then drive to where the road ends & and you can go to the 4-wheel drive secluded beach. Just north of Corolla 4x4 vehicles can access the beach at the Northern end of NC 12 where the paved road ends. 4WD beach is a whole other world but you MUST be in a 4WD vehicle & you MUST purchase a permit, which costs $50/week, but that's the only way they sell the permits. You can purchase the permit on the Currituck County website. This hidden beach is best known for its remoteness and the one-of-a-kind wild Spanish mustangs. There is twelve miles of pristine 4WD beach & more than 7,000 acres of wilderness. Behind the dune line are rental homes & in front is nothing but sun, sand, & a gorgeous secluded beach. Ok, no more writing... time to chillax because the beach is calling! Cheers peeps!

    Beach driving
    Brian C.

    Corolla beach is a fun beach to go to whether you're up for driving on the sand or would rather lay out. You do not need a pass for driving on the beach. The sand wasn't too bad for driving and was definitely worth it as the views were spectacular. A fun beach drive at the top of North Carolina was definitely a bucket list check. Great times!

    8/25/22 The new upgraded Harley Quinn beach towel I wish to aquire from Amazon..  Perfect for a trip to The Outer Banks and elsewhere.
    John F.

    8/25/22 From Virginia Beach to North Carolina Outer Banks, the areas are lovely. Virginia Beach is closer to home, but the extra 3 hours to get to North Carolina Outer Banks makes the trip worth it. Whether you stopping at the Headlights OBX Gentleman's Club or driving on down to Henry's Restaurant. Your in for a treat. If you are into walking around Jockey's Ridge State Park In Nag's Head, you are bound to come across people hang gliding on the sandy dunes. Be warned, the sand can get hot and there are small cactus balls that can attach to you. If you wish to see horses, you just might seem them in Corolla. You might see elk too. One of the best things to do is drive on the ocean sands. You will need the proper vicheles for this experience or you will get stuck in the sand. If you are feeling very brave, check out the area where the ocean meets the sound. YOU WILL need good clearance on your vehicle if you wish to do this. It is one place I have not experienced that I can truly remember. I use to have beach house called Ebony and Ivory in the C Section of Corolla. I remember when much of the land was developed in the 1980's and how I have seen it grow over time. I remember how when I loved swimming in the ocean even during the most dangerous times...Or at least I wanted to. I remember as a kid wondering what it would be like to skinny dip in the ocean, but never got my chance till decades later. It is quiet the experience swimming in the ocean at night in the nude, but very fulfilling. One check mark off my bucket list. Golf and Miniture Golf are another popular thing to do in the Outer Banks. If you have kids, golf and water slides can be an attraction to some kids. You might even find actual video game arcades in some places of the Outer Banks. The one thing I highly recommend is trying out Parasailing in the sound before eating at The Blue Point. You might even do a little shopping in the shopping area too. Whatever you desire, I have done all over these except for the one I mentioned earlier on. If I did go there, I don't remember it. Take a trip to the Outer Banks and enjoy your time here. I hope to go back and visit here next month. Time will tell:) Last time we were here was July 2020. We are overdue for a return trip.

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    Very nice and if u love horses truly recommend. One more for bucket list beautiful beautiful indeed

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    The Oceanfront Grille - Crab Cake

    The Oceanfront Grille

    3.6(122 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    •$$$

    Alright I feel people should know my opinion now maybe I'm 12 but just hear me out alright…read more Number 1: the fly problem: Omg these flys might be the death of me there were probably 10 flys just at my table getting on my grille like pls just get rid of these flys it's just so annoying Number 2: the water: just so you know as a person who really likes drinking water just know this water tastes like they put the glass under the pool water and gave it to us just straight chlorine. Number 3: the burgers: don't even get me started on these burgers first if ur allergic to seafood at least make ur 20 dollar burgers taste good I might as well buy instant noodles and call it a day Pls think about going here before you get tourist trapped I swear I'm not an idiotic 12 year old so please I'm sparring your time and money

    This was the winner of a week on the northern Outer Banks! Great ocean view. Friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and attentive service. The seafood lovers were ecstatic; the fish-averse had less to choose from. Just amazing bacon wrapped scallops! A delicious all-crab crab-cake, available as an add-on that, happily, was big enough to share! Perfectly done salmon, and excellent mahi-mahi fish and chips (well... just fries). The burgers were the default option for the non-fish-lovers, and only were OK... but everything seafood was spectacular!!! Google Maps directed us to the 1-way exit for their parking lot, but we did find the entrance another street over. Highly recommended!!!

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    The Oceanfront Grille - Filet Mignon

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    The Oceanfront Grille - Fish and chips

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    The Oceanfront Grille - The burger as selected by our two fish-averse guests.

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    The burger as selected by our two fish-averse guests.

    Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Veggie Vegetable Omelette

    Mike Dianna's Grill Room

    3.7(371 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Our waitress, Julia, could not have been any better - attentive without being overbearing and…read moreabsolutely charming. Everyone loved their meals and personally, my tilefish special was as good as I've ever had. I hope they make the tilefish a menu regular!!

    The only thing getting grilled here is them in the review. What a disappointing experience overall…read more I should have reviewed the menu more before committing. We arrived around 2pm and was seated immediately in a booth that was broken. When I approached the host and told him the booth was broken he seemed confused and just pushed down on the booth bench, Then sat us in the table adjacent. I did take a photo of the broken bench. Service was definitely lacking considering we were only the third table dining at the time. Refills were few and far between and the food was disappointing. Nothing really excited me about the menu. I was pretty shocked on the steak prices. $58 for a 12oz NY Strip?!? We ordered 2 GR Melts, a hoagie, onion dip, & two beverages and it was $84. The onion dip was probably the highlight of the visit, although the ritz crackers served with it probably could been replaced with a better vessel. The burgers were both overcooked and, ironically, not flamed grilled. The Texas toast was also overdone. We didn't even finish the burgers. My son's meatball sub was lacking in seasoning and the protein was more of a ball of meat than a proper meatball. I will say, the few pickles and the fries were nice. The basil aioli was too overpowering imo. This was a one and done for us. Check them out

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    Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Part of private dining area

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    Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Seafood pasta

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    Mike Dianna's Grill Room - Part of private dining area with our decorations

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    Part of private dining area with our decorations

    Off The Wall Tap House - Tuna sandwich and fries

    Off The Wall Tap House

    4.3(220 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We had about a 30-minute wait for a party of two. Once we were seated, we noticed there were quite…read morea few flies inside. I don't necessarily blame the restaurant for that since people are constantly coming and going through both the front door and patio, but it did affect the experience. We didn't try the beer wall this time. We came primarily for the food, and I'm glad we did. We both ordered the Angry Chicken sandwich, and it was fantastic. It had great flavor, a good level of spice, and was absolutely massive. For $19, though, it better be big! Honestly, I almost wish they offered a smaller version with just one chicken patty at a lower price. The sandwich has so many great elements, but it's almost too much food. I'd happily order a smaller version. Our server was friendly, but he was clearly spread pretty thin. It took a while to get drink refills and our check. Overall, there were a few things that could have been better, but I'd definitely come back for that chicken sandwich.

    The menu definitely lets you know that the chef is thoughtful about each component to every dish…read more There are sweet elements tied to savory elements and enough heat or acidity to address the different proteins. I really enjoyed each of the dish and all the beers that are on a tap is the highlight of the restaurant. There are two long tables in the middle for larger groups. The seats are surrounded by TVs and a great spot for the family. The second shift breakfast burger is delicious! The Pork belly BLT is also more refined and will please finer palates. The crispy apple jack chicken has all the ingredients for a delicious sandwich. But I would replace the 3 chicken tenders for a large chunk of chicken breast. That would make the sandwich perfect. If you're looking for a great restaurant for the family during your vacation... take a ride and check it out!

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    Off The Wall Tap House - Taps of beer

    Taps of beer

    Off The Wall Tap House - Local Tuna Togarashi

    Local Tuna Togarashi

    Off The Wall Tap House - Thick tuna sandwich

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    Corolla Beach - beaches - Updated September 2026

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