What to do and see in Corolla, North Carolina (NC): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

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.

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

Experience off-road Segway thrills on bumpy sand trails thru the Spanish Mustang preserve OR cruise thru the old Village of Corolla on your own personal Segway!

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!

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.

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!

Corolla Adventure Park is a giant jungle gym in the sky offering fun and challenge for the whole family! Climbers of all skill levels can explore their limits on 66 different obstacles and 8 zip lines. Our obstacles are arranged on 11 different circuits giving you the ability to create your own unique experience during your 2 hour climb. We also feature axe throwing! Reserve your lane for a thrilling activity today. Plus, we serve snacks and beverages from our outdoor bar to enjoy along our nature trail with garden style seating and games! Minimum height for climbers is 40" for the first level of osbtacles and 4' for the rest of the course. Maximum weight is 260lbs. Please bring photo ID (for those 18 and over), sneakers, and water.

See the Corolla Wild Horses in an open air truck. We have custom vehicles that will seat up to 15 people. All tours are safe for all ages. This is a must do tour if you are on the Outer Banks of NC. We have been safely guiding for over 20 years. Please note during Nor'Easters and times of inclement weather we do not see as many horses, however there is much more to the tour than just horses! Come on out and enjoy a tour we cover 25 miles of beach driving and beyond. Our horse sanctuary covers more than 7500 acres and lots of open spaces for the horses to roam.

We offer open air safari sightseeing tours. See Corolla's Wild Horses. Each tour is 2 hours in length covers 25 miles of beach driving, and comes with a money back guarantee. We are the closest company to the beach, and all guides are certified by the Corolla Horse Fund. All tours are safe for any age, even infants...I have been safely guiding families since 1996.

A small parking lot is provided for users of the maritime forest hiking trail. The trailhead is located by the informational sign west of the parking lot. Please close the gate behind you. It is there to keep wild horses from entering into Corolla. There is a 1/3 mile accessible boardwalk as well as a 1.5 mile (roundtrip) primitive hiking trail. Horses and other wildlife can be observed while hiking the boardwalk and trail. There is a 2 hour time limit for the parking lot. Anyone wishing to leave a vehicle temporarily so they can tour the 4 wheel drive area or walk to the beach must use the county beach access parking lots less than 1 mile south on Highway 12. Free public parking is located at the Heritage Park area and County parking lot near the lighthouse.