Family Activities, Date Ideas, and Fun Things to Do While in Carova
If you recently bought a
home for sale on the Outer Banks NC
and are looking for fun things to do or ideas for an interesting date,
Carova and nearby Corolla have lots of local activities in store for
you.
Whether
it’s a quiet afternoon or a fun night out, you can find something that
suits you in Carova or neighboring Corolla. You can even do some of
these activities in the comfort of your recently purchased Carova
home for sale in Outer Banks NC!
Arts and Crafts
Whether
you are an expert in arts and craft or a novice just interested to
learn, you can choose from a number of venues in Corolla like Local
Color where you can sign up for a fun painting class or even set up a
painting party. Stonies Ice Cream & Fun features a variety of
crafting projects such as sand art and ceramic painting for people of
all ages to enjoy. Want something more geared for the Grown-ups? Contact
Rick Romano in Carova Beach to sign up for one of his wine and painting
classes.
Mini Golf
Why
not take your family or date to a fun game of mini-golf? Neighboring
Corolla has 2 mini-golf courses: the Corolla Adventure Golf with
27-holes, bumper cars, a snack bar and arcade games which younger
children and the young at heart will definitely enjoy. Older kids will
probably enjoy the more simplified and challenging mini-golf game at the
20-hole natural Grass Course.
Braids and Beads
If
you want to get that beach look, braids and beads will definitely do
the trick. Head on to Life on a Sandbar & Hair Wraps or Beach Braids
in Corolla. Both shops offer beach braids featuring a number of cool
hairstyles inspired by the beach, hair beading, and temporary henna
tattoos. There are also body art options for kids so they can also have
matching beach styles with their parents.
Go Karts
If
you want to pump up your adrenaline, Go Kart racing is available at the
Currituck Raceway, located near the Timbuck II Shopping Center. There’s
a seasonal go kart race track, bumper cars, and other fun attractions
great for families or dates.
Dining
Corolla
is known for its variety of restaurants that appeal to both old and
young. If you are a family with kids, you can take them to Corolla to
enjoy the local cuisine or kid favorites like pizza, hot dogs, burgers,
ice cream and even Mexican food. You can even have pizza delivered to
your Carova Outer Banks NC
home for sale from one of the local pizza restaurants that offer off-road delivery to the Carova 4WD area.
Stay-cations
You
can have fun even at home in one of the vacation rental homes in Carova
on the Outer Banks NC where you can enjoy a wealth of amenities like
game rooms, home theaters, media rooms, home library and many more.
There’s a lot of ways to have a blast with your family or enjoy a perfect date with your special someone in Carova and Corolla.
If you’re excited to try these fun local
activities in Carova and Corolla and are looking for vacation rentals or beach properties for sale, visit
http://OBXLifestyles.com today!
Affordable
unspoiled land with picturesque ocean views - there are not many areas
in the country where you can bask in the quiet privacy a beach property
in Carova brings. Schedule a viewing of an awesome beach house today by
calling me, Jean-Paul Peron, at 252-564-9390.
8 Fun Outdoor Activities around Carova on the Outer Banks NC
Aside
from its beautiful beaches and 4 wheel driving, there are plenty of
things to do in Carova that attract plenty of guests and buyers of
homes for sale on the Outer Banks NC every year.
There’s
a wide variety of activities in Carova that everyone can enjoy - from
the outdoor enthusiast, nature-lover, or even children.
- Hiking and Biking
Located
near the northern Corolla entrance is a short boardwalk ideal for all
ages to take a stroll or go biking. If you want a longer path with a
better view of the Currituck Sound waters, local wood, and marshes, take
the rustic path leading to the sound nearby. You can also take your
bike or hike to the Currituck Banks National Estuarine Preserve and
explore the wild maritime forests of the Outer Banks. Also for those
wanting to go even further North there are miles of beach & trails
to explore in False Cape State Park that is only accessible by walking,
biking, or kayaking.
- Kayaking
Enjoy
a guided kayak tour of the extensive wildlife in Currituck Sound with
any of the local tour companies and watersports shops in Corolla. You
can also go on a self-guided expedition at the Carova Beach Park on
Ocean Pearl Road. There’s a small public boat launch leading directly to
the open sound.
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing, and Kiteboarding
Some homebuyers look for Carova canalfront
homes for sale
on Outer Banks NC so they can easily access the Currituck Sound, which
is popular with watersports lovers. Some of the favorite water
activities here are stand-up paddle boarding, windsurfing and
kiteboarding. Lessons and equipment rentals are available at the local
Corolla watersports shops.
- Swimming
On
a regular summer day, residents and tourists can enjoy swimming in the
beaches of Carova with its gentle waves and gradual slope. Keep in mind,
however, that there are no lifeguarded beaches in Carova so keep a
close eye on your children while they are swimming and stay out of the
water when the red flags are up.
- Wall Climbing
A
26-foot tall climbing wall is available at the Timbuck II Shopping
Center courtesy of Kitty Hawk Kites. During the summer months, residents
of
homes for sale in Outer Banks NC and guests can tackle this wall for a small fee.
- Skate Parks
Corolla
is home to a skate park, managed by Island Revolution at the Corolla
Light Town Center, which offers daily or weekly passes or guests. Skate
clinics are also available. The Corolla Light skate park is an expansive
5,000 square feet of dual bowls, quarter pipes, grind pipes, and jumps.
- Mini-Golf
Children
can enjoy golfing in either of the locations in Corolla - at Corolla
Adventure Golf and the Timbuck II Shopping Center. There’s also bumper
cars & paddle boats.
- Ghost Crab Hunting
When
the sun sets, there’s still something fun you can do outdoors in
Carova. Grab your flashlight and head on to the high tide line along the
beaches of Carova to spot some of the famous local ghost crabs, which
usually appear in the summer months. The isolated 4WD shoreline is the
perfect spot to hunt these Outer Banks ghost crabs.
If
you’re excited to try these outdoor activities in Carova and are
looking for vacation rentals or beach properties for sale, visit
http://OBXLifestyles.com today!
Affordable
unspoiled land with picturesque ocean views - there are not many areas
in the country where you can bask in the quiet privacy a beach property
in Carova brings. Schedule a viewing of an awesome beach house today by
calling me, Jean-Paul Peron, at 252-564-9390.
A Quick History of the Scenic Corolla Community in the Outer Banks NC
Prized
for the combination of upscale shops and dining options while offering
nature-filled privacy and seclusion, Corolla is a unique destination
that offers spectacular 4WD beaches off the Corolla coastline. If you
and your family are heading for a week-long vacation and staying on or
purchasing any of the
Outer Banks NC homes for sale in the area, here’s a quick take on the history of the picturesque Corolla community.
While
Corolla wasn’t the modern vacation hotspot it is today, the village was
discovered along with the Currituck Mainland, Duck, and Carova in the
late 1600s by early European settlers who stayed in the island and built
a small community. For several centuries, Corolla remained home to this
small community of settlers and their families. In the late 1800s, the
population grew slightly as some lifesaving stations were built to help
sailors navigate the treacherous waters of the North Carolina coast.
By
1873, the red brick Currituck Lighthouse, a top tourist spot today was
built. By 1922, two of Philadelphia’s wealthiest residents, Edward and
Marie Louise Knight built their famous grand seaside home now known as
the Whalehead Club. The Knights hosted local hunting and fishing
exhibitions in Corolla. But despite this, Corolla remained relatively
unknown for the next 5 decades and was only traveled to by residents of
OBX NC or guests who are brave enough to
drive for miles past the unpredictable clay and sand trails.
Before
the NC Highway 12 was built in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, the
only way for visitors to access most of the beaches on the Outer Banks
was through the sandy beaches, making a trip to the OBX a truly
adventure-filled experience. There wasn’t any legitimate road to Corolla
until the NC Highway 12 was finally extended to the village. Once the
highway was built in 1984, development finally started, with a handful
of communities popping up along the Corolla beaches.
From
hotels to resorts to restaurants, shopping centers, groceries, and
more, Corolla experienced a surge in construction over the past 3
decades. Together with these developments, various warning signs have
been put up to help guide both residents and guests of
homes for sale on the Outer Banks NC. Apart from No Parking signs, they have also put up signs such as
The Water’s Edge and Dune Line are Considered a Roadway and
Speed Limit 15 within 300 Feet of Pedestrians for people traveling beyond where the paved road ends into the beach communities of Carova.
With
all the developments that have added to the vibrant life of the town of
Corolla, thanks to its vocal local community, Corolla has been able to
maintain its small town beach community charm, now coupled with
necessary amenities but without any of the grand developments
experienced by other beach communities in North Carolina.
As
such, the local community has advised all visitors and new homeowners
to help preserve the beauty of Corolla by following all the simple road
and beach signs scattered throughout town. If you’re looking for
vacation rentals or
beach properties for sale on the gorgeous Corolla community in the Outer Banks NC, visit
http://OBXLifestyles.com today!
Affordable
unspoiled land with picturesque ocean views - there are not many areas
in the country where you can bask in the quiet privacy a beach property
in Carova brings. Schedule a viewing of an awesome beach house today by
calling me, Jean-Paul Peron, at 252-564-9390.
Things to Keep in Mind While Driving on Outer Banks NC Carova Beach
Unique
from other beaches on any other region of Outer Banks, Carova beaches
come with plenty of road signs that help both guests and residents of
homes for sale on Outer Banks NC.
Considered as Outer Banks’ last frontier, Carova Beach has become a
go-to destination for tired and stressed city dwellers who want to
escape the pavement and the bright and busy city lights.
Apart
from tourist attractions such as the Currituck National Wildlife
Refuge, the Currituck Sound, the Whalehead Club, the Currituck Beach
Lighthouse, the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and more,
visitors flock to Carova Beach because of the thrill that driving on the
beach provides.
Compared
to the other East Coast beach vacation destinations, Carova offers a
one-of-a-kind experience that beach driving enthusiasts enjoy. The small
beach communities of Seagull, Swan Beach, North Swan Beach, Carova
Beach, and Penny’s Hill are some of the notable locations for beach
driving.
To access the 4 wheel drive beaches, guests and residents of Outer Banks NC
homes for sale
can take the sand ramp that is conveniently located at the very
northern end of Corolla. From there, you can enjoy miles long of beach
driving that offers picturesque ocean views while spotting a few of the
famed Corolla Wild Horses grazing the dunes.
There
are posted signs all over Carova that show the various traffic rules
that all visitors must follow. The flow of traffic is near the shoreline
and dunes, with a row of parked vehicles sitting in between. There are No Parking and No Stopping at Entrance to the Beach and No Parking within the First 1½ Miles of the Entrance.
Make sure to park perpendicular to the water in the middle of the
beach. Avoid driving or parking on the dunes, vegetation, or wrack lines
- a line of accumulated natural debris that was left by a previous high
tide and provides food for the birds in the area.
No ATV Without Permit
If
you’ll be bringing your 4x4 or ATV, keep in mind that as a driver, you
must have a current, valid driver’s license and a permit because ATVs
are not allowed on the beach without a permit. These permits, which are
available to Currituck County property owners only, can be obtained from
the county’s main Currituck Banks government offices located at 1123
Ocean Trail in Corolla.
In
addition, it is recommended that all drivers to have in their vehicle:
tow straps, spare tire, shovel, jack board, and jack. All beach drivers
are also advised to lower the tire pressure of their vehicle to 15 to 20
psi so that you get more surface contact with the sand. As all
established sand tracks are recognized as Public Vehicular Area (PVA),
all drivers should be mindful of all road
rules such as speed limits, proper use of turn signals, and more.
Help
preserve the beauty of the pristine beaches of Carova by following
these simple rules for beach driving. Allow everyone to enjoy the beauty
of Carova by being a responsible and respectful visitor. If you’re
looking for vacation rentals or
beach properties for sale so you can enjoy the 11-mile long beaches of Carova, visit
http://OBXLifestyles.com today!
Affordable
unspoiled land with picturesque ocean views - there are not many areas
in the country where you can bask in the quiet privacy a beach property
in Carova brings. Schedule a viewing of an awesome beach house today by
calling me, Jean-Paul Peron, at 252-564-9390.
