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The ultimate adventure guide
There is a large parking lot, restroom and shower facility.
Be careful to not walk on the foliage on the sand dunes at Coquina Beach.
Horses are allowed on the beach.
Evenings are beautiful at Coquina Beach.
Looking south at Coquina Beach.
There are no houses to obstruct the sunset.
The wide tidal range makes the sand easy to walk on.
A sandpiper stands by the water's edge.
Looking north at Coquina Beach.
Coquina is one of the Outer Banks' most beautiful beaches.
Sea oats are vital to preventing beach erosion.