Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Corolla, North Carolina (NC)

Custom open-air Safari Beach Cruisers take you & your family on off-road explorations of the Outer Banks northern beaches.

COVID-19 Update: Please see our website for details on how we are operating amid the new local and state health recommendations. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty air! See the wild horses of the Outer Banks and whip through beach, dune, and forest trails with Hummer Adventure Tours. Discover some of the most unique sights the Outer Banks has to offer. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides take you onto pristine northern beaches that are accessible only with a 4x4 off-road vehicle. With more terrain, no two tours are ever the same; so if you like history, ecology, adventure, and quick-witted comedy, we have you covered.

Ride into our "Outback" area past the road's end, traversing several refuge areas and sanctuary sites like the Wild Horse Estates Conservation easement. Along the way we often see a variety of shore birds and other wildlife and of course our Colonial Spanish Mustangs! Learn the history and local lore discovering what makes this wild part of the Outer Banks unlike any other place on earth, interpreted by Corolla's most experienced guide service. Our tour features a unique and memorable two hour round-trip North toward Carova Beach and False Cape State Park near the VA - NC border. Stumps rising from the sand along the ocean bare silent witness to the early existence of an ancient maritime forest. Picturesque scenery and unscheduled appearances of wildlife offer many photo opportunities. Along the way, the horses are sometimes seen walking along the beach and even playing in the surf! We are very fortunate to have private access into the Wild Horse Conservation Easement, situated on secluded land our family donated for additional habitat area for the Colonial Spanish Mustangs. Several vehicle types are available for your convenience and seasonal comfort. Group tours accommodated for schools, club outings and wedding parties. We also arrange transportation to and from the 4-wheel drive area for special events.

Coastal Explorations is an outdoor touring company dedicated to providing adventure, education, and entertainment fueled by the resources in our own backyard - The Outer Banks of North Carolina. Come join us on a kayak trip or stand-up paddleboard lesson, rent your own kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or go on a crabbing charter for some fun and a fresh seafood dinner!

Open during Summer Season. We are Located just behind the Inn at Corolla Light at 1066 Ocean Trail Corolla, NC 27927. Come enjoy Waverunner rentals and tours, Parasail flights up to 800 feet, Stand-Up Paddleboard and Kayak rentals and tours, Banana Boat rides and tours, tubing rides, pontoon boat rentals and tours, Crabbing and fishing adventures and more! We are the only Watersports on the Outer Banks owned and operated by Retired licensed Coast Guard Captains with a combined 50+ years experience on the water. Two of the three owners are Retired USCG in which hold the highest boat driver designation of a Surfman. Each of our Captains are Certified 100 ton Master License with a combined 15 years of watersports and parasailing experience.

We are the non-profit organization that manages the herd of wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs on the northern beaches of Currituck County. Our mission is: To protect, conserve, and responsibly manage the herd of wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs roaming freely on the northernmost Currituck Outer Banks, and to promote the continued preservation of this land as a permanent sanctuary for horses designated as the State Horse and defined as a cultural treasure by the state of North Carolina.

Group vinyasa yoga classes on the beautiful beaches of Corolla, North Carolina, with Chelsea Miller, certified yoga instuctor RYT-200. Also offering private classes in your home or on the beach.

Uncork your inner artist in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! Our resident artist Meghan Sadler will guide you through creating your own acrylic painting on canvas. You can choose your own colors, so don't be afraid to get creative! Feel free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink while you paint, and yes, you can BYOB :) All ages welcome!

Ocean Atlantic Rentals is the Outer Banks Rental Center! We rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, surfboards, baby items, beach umbrellas & chairs, linen, and over 80 other items. In 2017, we began offering street-legal golf cart LSV's which are a great way to explore Corolla. Our Event division rents party tents and wedding equipment. Delivery service is year-round, available from Corolla up into the 4x4 areas of Carova. Our Corolla store is open everyday of summer, and 5 days a week in the spring and fall. We also offer beach umbrella service, where we setup & take-down your beach equipment every day of your oceanfront vacation! For family fun at reasonable rates, please let us serve you this OBX vacation!