Need a good reason to come to the Outer Banks this summer? How about because we have some of the cleanest beaches on the coast?
Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks got four stars in an annual report on water quality released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The organization’s19th annual report on beach water quality gives information on water monitoring, pollution and other issues for more than 6,000 beaches across the country, according to a news release.
Read more of the article from the Virginian-Pilot.
We have been featured in another New York newspaper, the New York Daily News, in this article on saving money on summer travel:
“When we first came up with the idea to visit the Outer Banks, I contacted the Currituck County Department of Tourism office and they’ve been extremely helpful with coordinating our trip in a way that saves us money…”
Click above the read the article, then if you really want to save money on a trip to the Outer Banks, feel free to call us at 877-287-7488 for the scoop. See you soon!
The travel section of The New York Times recently listed the Outer Banks as one of the top surfing destinations in the country. Of course, we in the Currituck area have known that for a while. Particularly in our section of the OBX you’ll find the beaches unspoiled and waiting for you to ride the waves. If you’re still thinking about coming down for a weekend or longer, there’s plenty of room – you can even check the Corolla Surf Shop’s online surf report to get an idea of what to expect. See you soon!
1500 miles is a long way…no matter how you approach it, but for 5 guys from New Jersey, it is the perfect distance to raise money and awareness for autism. Their goal is to raise $250,000 to support research and treatment for autism by traveling in two 17 foot surfboats from Boca Raton, FL to Sea Isle, NJ. They started their journey rowing on June 13 and hope to finish by August 1. They recently stopped at the Coinjock Marina and stayed the night at Trisha’s Bed & Breakfast in Moyock. Check out their story at www.rocktheboatforautism.org.
Visitors to the Currituck area of the Outer Banks will marvel at the sight of horses roaming freely along the beach, down dusty town roads, and even near the many vacation rentals lined along the shore. Currituck County is proud to have these majestic, legendary creatures live among us, and it’s our hope to preserve the numbers of the herd for generations to come. To maintain the safety of the wild horses, and of our guests and residents, new ordinances are in place to help ensure safe vacations all around.
If you’re on the Currituck Outer Banks and see one of the famed wild mustangs, county officials want you to keep your distance…Visitors are urged not to feed the horses because the food could have devastating effects on their health, including causing death.
Please read the entire article from the Daily Advance on the new guidelines for horse watching and interaction. Enjoy the Mustangs from a distance and do your part to keep them healthy and around for a long time.
For $7 an adult can climb the 214 steps to the top of the lighthouse, about 150 feet over the sound.
We could see where N.C. 12 ends in the north, the town of Corolla and the village of Duck to the south, the Currituck Sound to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east as we circled around the top of the lighthouse.
It is very windy atop the lighthouse, and we were both trembling a little from the height and the long climb to the top. But it is totally worth the effort.
Read more about Josh Humphries’ trip to Currituck and the Outer Banks in the Greenville Daily Reflector.
Have you booked a vacation rental in the beautiful Outer Banks this summer? Wonderful! We’re looking forward to your visit and hope your vacation to our serene shores makes for many delightful memories. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not you can afford a beach getaway, there are several options for lodging in the area, priced to suit your budget. Bring the family, bring friends, and if you happen to forget something when you pack, don’t worry about it! We have you covered.
Everybody certainly has a specific checklist when preparing for a trip to the shore. If you are renting one of our cozy beach homes, you will want to consider bringing along sheets and toiletries, plenty of sunscreen, and items for beach play. If you’re missing anything, be sure to stop by any of these local shops:
Beach Bag Books and Music (1109 Ocean Trail, Corolla) – The best little bookstore in the Outer Banks has all the current bestsellers and hot beach reading. Pick up a few paperbacks to enjoy as you lounge in the sand.
Birthday Suits (807 Ocean Trail, Corolla) - Ever gone on a trip to the beach and forgot to pack your swimsuit! Never fear, the best shop on the North Carolina coast for bikinis, swim trunks, and suits of all sizes is right here. Try one on for size and head for the beach!
Corolla Candles (794 B Suset Blvd., Corolla) – Need some candlelight for a romantic evening on the deck of your vacation home? Corolla Candles provides the mood lighting you want, with top brands of beeswax and soy candles. Scented, unscented, tapers and even homemade seashell candles are available to light up your night.
Corolla Wine, Cigar, and Gourmet (794 M Sunset Blvd., Corolla) – Craving something sweet or salty for your beach picnic basket? Corolla Wine, Cigar, and Gourmet offers a wide selection of delicious groceries – wine and cheese, crackers and olives, chocolate and more.
Whatever you need to make your Outer Banks vacation the best, we have. If you forget anything when you come, don’t forget to do a little shopping with us.
Currituck tourism officials say improvements to the Welcome Center’s sign may be responsible for driving record numbers of visitors through the center’s doors last weekend.
Nearly 1,200 visitors visited the Welcome Center on N.C. Highway 168 last Saturday and Sunday, a huge increase from last year when about 800 visitors stopped at the center on the last weekend in June.
Read more from the Daily Advance.
Have you been by to see our new welcome sign, and the Currituck County visitor’s center? If you’re coming down from Virginia or the northern part of North Carolina, you can’t miss us anymore! Stop in and see what awaits you in the Currituck Outer Banks. We have brochures and coupons for area restaurants and stores, and information on renting a vacation cottage right on the beach! Don’t drive by, stop and say hello!
