Corolla Beach

Corolla is one of the only places on the Outer Banks where you can drive on the beach without a permit. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you can keep driving at the end of the road and go all the way up to the Virginia border. As a result, finding an area with fewer people is easier here than on other Outer Banks beaches. Wide and clean with soft, fine sand, Corolla Beach is a great place to sunbathe, surf and enjoy the ocean.

It's a good idea to deflate your tires to below 20 psi before heading on the beach to avoid getting stuck. When driving, stay on the upper part of the beach until you find a place you want to stop. Park perpendicular to the ocean and out of the way of passing cars. The speed limit on the beach is 35 miles per hour, but err on the side of caution as there are often many people walking about.

Corolla is also home to a herd of wild horses! If you want to see the wild horses of Corolla, you can book a tour or search for them yourself. Please abide the law and don't feed or go within 50 feet of the horses.