About this city
Corolla is an exceptionally pristine, upscale coastal resort enclave perched dynamically at the northernmost accessible tier of North Carolina's Outer Banks barrier islands. Historically notable for housing isolated maritime wireless outposts and early Gilded Age hunting clubs, the settlement evolved into a high-wealth vacation capital. Covered in crisp, salt-scented air and massive sand dunes, Corolla is globally celebrated for housing one of the last remaining populations of wild, Spanish-heritage colonial mustang horses.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Board a customized 4x4 open-air buggy to spot wild Spanish Mustang horses grazing along the beaches, climb the majestic red-brick tower at Currituck Beach Light, and tour the historic Whalehead Club art-nouveau mansion.
