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Carova Beach Activities for Kids

Let the kids run wild in Carova, a desolate beach destination that's famed for wild horses, isolated beaches, and miles of pristine shoreline. Combined with the neighboring town of Corolla, which features a world of shops and entertainment, kids...

Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Shore Enough

An exquisite gem in Sanderling! This 5 bedroom/ 4 bathroom semi-oceanfront home has everything to offer for a delightful family vacation. The bright and spacious great room has beautiful white oak floors, coastal high-end furnishings, a gas...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Ocean Exposure 51-D

This spacious Corolla vacation rental is located in the Ocean Sands community, with pristine white sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean just steps away with direct access to the community beach walkway. Everyone in the family will enjoy the great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Rainy Day Activities in Carova

Carova is an outdoor lover's oasis, but on a rainy day, Carova vacationers can make a quick trip down the beach to Corolla and Duck to explore all the fun indoor activities and sites that the Outer Banks has to offer.

Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Carotank Clubhouse

Carotank Clubhouse is a one-of-a-kind Corolla Village retreat that combines coastal charm with an unbeatable location. Just a short walk to the beach, this spacious home offers plenty of room for family and friends to gather while providing...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/5 - 9/12
$4,053  $4,308
$255 off
Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Smooth Sailing 172-B

There’s something magical about Duck. The salty breeze carries the scent of the ocean in one direction and the still, sweet smell of the sound in the other. The streets are lined with quaint shops, friendly faces, and the promise of something...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Situated along the main coastal routes of the North Carolina Outer Banks, Shell gas stations provide convenient and reliable fueling stops for both year round locals and eager summer tourists. With outposts strategically positioned from the bustling...