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Fun Facts About Carova

Check out our list of fun facts about Carova Beach!

The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Clear Skies

Clear Skies is located on a private cul-de-sac nestled between the ocean and the sound. The beautifully landscaped yard is adjacent to a fenced nature pond for guests' enjoyment. Use the beach cart to carry all your toys to the ocean which is just...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Lighthouses

Each of the Outer Banks five lighthouses is unique. For a beautiful view, visitors can climb Currituck Beach Light, Bodie Island Light and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for a small fee in season. It's an unforgettable way to see the Outer Banks! Don't...

Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Summer Song

Summer Song is the perfect getaway home for families of all ages! With a wide array of amenities and entertainment, this home is sure to be the home that everyone wants to come back to year after year.  Your vacation starts with ease. Bypass the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2026

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Vacay All Day

Welcome to your perfect beach escape! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Ocean Sands Section B offers beautiful ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from the beach access — close enough to hear the waves and be on the sand in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Carolina Sunrise

Located only 2 Blocks from the Beach, this home boasts luxury and comfort in every room! Your family will love all of the spectacular amenities this home has to offer. Whether your interest is relaxing in the sun or in the Central AC, Carolina...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries, blackberries or blueberries. Make sure to try our Carolina peaches. From our amazing acai bowls and smoothies to our signature sandwiches and wraps you simply won’t find anything like Coastal Smoothie Cafe.

There’s an art to doing a home-style chicken dinner right in the South. You need a chicken fried to golden, crispy perfection obviously. Then you need the appropriate fixings, like mac and cheese and coleslaw. Finally, you need that familial...

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Start a day of northern Outer Banks explorations off right, or just enjoy a healthy drink or snack on the go, with a visit to The Juice Jar – a fun and charming little eatery in Corolla village where fresh ingredients and plenty of refreshing...