Brigadune

Five Bedroom Oceanfront House in Corolla Light

Take a Flightseeing Tour with Coastal Helicopters

Coastal Helicopters offers flightseeing tours, photography and videography flights over the beautiful Outer Banks. You will enjoy panoramic views from the sky with an FAA Certified Commercial Helicopter Pilot when you take your air tour with Coastal Helicopters. The helicopter is a Robinson R-44 Raven II and offers a safe, smooth ride to accompany the unparalleled views. A few attractions that can be seen from the air include Wright Brothers National Monument, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Wild Banker Ponies, Oregon Inlet, Cape Hatteras National Sewashore, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and more! Call Coastal Helicopters today at 252-928-8074 for more information.

Drive-Thru a Brew Thru Convenience Store

You've heard of drive-thru fast food restaurants, but have you ever been to a drive-thru gas station and convenience store? The Outer Banks is home to the original Brew Thru, which is a local chain of drive-thru gas station/convenience stores where you will find friendly service, great prices and the unique Brew Thru apparel - all without having to leave the comfort of your car! There are four Brew Thru locations to serve you, located between Corolla and Nags Head. Drive thru and check them out!

Go Surf Fishing on the Beach

Visitors and locals to the Outer Banks share the popular Outer Banks sport of surf fishing. Red drum is prevalent during about nine months of the year. Effective in 2006, you need to purchase a fishing license to go saltwater fishing in North Carolina. In addition, some species (including red drum) are regulated for size and limit. For more information about licenses and tag and release programs, contact the Division of Marine Fisheries at (252) 473-5734. Other fish species that are common are dogfish, bluefish, pompano, striped bass, Spanish mackerel, croaker, flounder, spot and trout. The most popular surf fishing spot is the Cape Point in Buxton, located at vehicle access ramp 43, though you can surf fish pretty much anywhere on the beaches of the Outer Banks.

Catch a Local Music Performance at the Deepwater Theater

Molasses Creek is a high-energy acoustic folk band that plays bluegrass and ballads and is the most popular local band on Ocracoke Island. Though they perform throughout the nation, Molasses Creek plays in the Deepwater Theater all summer, and during occasions throughout the year. They perform at the theater on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the summer. Other performances also take place in the Deepwater Theater, including the Ocracfolk Opry, which is held on Wednesday evenings. The Deepwater Theater is located on the School Road in Ocracoke Village.

Go Swimming in the Ocean

A favorite pastime on the Outer Banks is going swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. Many people like to feel the wet sand between their toes, dive into the waves or even ride boogie boards on the waves as they go onshore. If you aren't a strong swimmer and aren't familiar with tides, don't go out too far because the ocean can be very dangerous. If you have children, make them wear life jackets and keep your eyes on them. Some of the Outer Banks beaches are protected by lifeguards, but many of them are not. Also watch for sea creatures like stingrays, jellyfish and sharks. Use caution and stay safe!

Send Outer Banks Postcards To Your Friends and Family

Are you the lucky one among your friends and family who got to take a trip to the Outer Banks this year? Take an hour of your precious vacation time and send postcard notes to your loved ones from the Outer Banks. There are beautiful postcards sold at almost any local gift shop or grocery store and they are very affordable. Let them know you are thinking about them and that you wish they could be visiting the Outer Banks with you. If they can see a postcard of how beautiful it is, maybe you can persuade them to come along with you on your next trip to the Outer Banks!

Relax at the Beach

If watersports, fishing and tourist attractions aren't for you, don't worry - there is still something you can do to enjoy the Outer Banks! Get a cooler of your favorite refreshments and some snacks, grab a beach chair and head to the beach! Depending on the time of year, there will more than likely be something or someone for you to watch, whether it is surf fishermen, children playing in the sand and water, surfers or dolphins playing in the water. There is something about sitting on the beach and watching the waves come in that will relax you, and you will never want to leave!

Learn about Local Environment at Jeanette's Pier

Jeanette's Pier is a local historic landmark located in Nags Head at Milepost 16.5. Although Hurricane Isabel took 540 feet of the pier in 2003, the pier house reopened in 2004. The pier is owned by the North Carolina Aquarium Society, which has a unique partnership with the North Carolina Aquarium. There are plans in place to enlarge and rebuild the property. In the peak season, there are daily educational activities in the ocean classroom located in the pier house. Programs such as Beach Exploring, Family Fishing, Beach Fun and Safety, Marsh Adventure for Kids, Beach Creatures of the Night and more are offered throughout the week. For more information, contact Jeanette's Pier at (252) 441-6421.

Tour the Historic Corolla Village

The original village of Corolla began to grow in 1875 after the Currituck Beach Lighthouse was built. By 1890, the small village had 200 residents, but population declined during and after World War II. Corolla was home to just a few residents until the 1980s, when the development of the Currituck Outer Banks started with a public paved road. Today, visitors can tour Schoolhouse Lane and Corolla Village Lane to get a taste of the original Corolla Village. Visitors can view the Corolla Schoolhouse and other historic homes that have since been restored and turned into local shops. Take a step back in time and visit Historic Corolla Village!

Visit the Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station in Corolla

The Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station was originally built in Kill Devil Hills in 1878 when lifesaving stations were located every 7 miles along the Outer Banks. This station was visited by the Wright Brothers during their many trips to the Outer Banks. Many of the original workers of the Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station assisted the Wright Brothers with their early flight experiments, and some were lucky enough to be there to view the world's first powered airplane fly through the sky. The station was moved to Corolla in 1986, where it was restored and is the current home of the local shop, Outer Banks Style. Take time to stop and visit this unique structure of Outer Banks history!

 

Corolla Restaurants

Clubhouse Cafe
1197 Franklyn Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Bagels
1109 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Northern Lights Pastry & Coffee
109 Austin Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Pizza & Deli
1152 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Big Mama's Breakfast, Seafood, Ice Cream & Yogurt
1152 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Cosmo's Pizzeria
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Wild Horse Cafe
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Nicolettas Italian Cafe
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Fat Crabs Rib Co.
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Cheese-Steaks
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Lighthouse Bagels
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Shopping

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Gift Shop
1101 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Beach Bag Books & Music
1109 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Northern Lights Pastry & Coffee
109 Austin Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Bait & Tackle
101 Austin Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Wink's Grocery & Market
1150 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Spry Creek Dry Goods
1122 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Lighthouse Garden
1129 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Old Corolla Trading Co.
1129 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Island Bookstore
1130 Corolla Village Road
Historic Corolla Village
Corolla, NC 27927

The Lightkeeper's Wife
1130 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Village Fisherman Unique Gifts
1130 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Style
1134 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Attractions

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Gift Shop
1101 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
1160 Village Lane
Corolla, NC 27927

The Corolla Wild Horse Museum at The Historic Corolla Schoolhouse
1126 Schoolhouse Lane
Corolla, NC 27927

The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
1100 Club Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Activities

Corolla Outback Adventures, Ltd.
1150 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Back Country Outfitters & Guides
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Beach Jeeps of Corolla
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Island Revolution Surf Co. & Skatepark
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Wild Horse Safari
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Kayak Corolla
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Jeep Rentals & Tours
1070 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Bob's Wild Horse Tours
1066 Ocean Trail
Inn at Corolla Light
Corolla, NC 27927

Kitty Hawk Kites
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

Carolina Outdoors
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

R/C Theatres of the Outer Banks
815 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photo
794 Sunset Boulevard
Tim Buck II Shopping Center
Corolla, NC 27927