When visiting Currituck, you will need a car from time to time to get between shopping centers, but otherwise, ditch the car and pedal everywhere. Ocean Atlantic Rentals at the Corolla Light Town Center on Highway NC-12 will deliver the bicycles to you. Call them at (252) 453-2440. Just for the Beach Rentals has two locations to serve you: The Ocean Club Center, (252) 453-9388, and Monteray Plaza, (252) 453-6106. Just for the Beach Rentals will also deliver the bikes to you.
If you prefer using your own two feet to two wheels to get around, then Currituck County has either designated bike paths, boardwalks, and back roads that are truly beautiful. They are perfect for jogging, hiking or simply taking a leisurely stroll. If you are a real hiking enthusiast, the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary on Pine Island is perfect! An unmarked trail leads through this 5,000 acre wildlife sanctuary that is a protected habitat for birds, deer, rabbits and many different native plants.
Maybe four-wheels are your thing. North Carolina Highway 12 ends abruptly just on the north side of Corolla, but you don't have to stop there. There is about ten more miles of beach to explore. Vehicles are allowed on the beach year round so take an off-road adventure. Just make certain you have a four-wheel drive vehicle to avoid getting stuck in the sand. It is legal to drive north and south along the shore, but the property to the west of the beach is privately owned, so steer clear.
If you want to really go off-road, then join a four-wheel drive nature tour. Touring with Beach Jeeps of Corolla, (252) 453-6141, is a great way to see the northern beaches of Corolla and the famous Corolla Wild Horses. This Jeep Safari tour is self-guided and follows a pre-planned GPS route.
Bob's Off Road Wild Horse Adventure Tours, (252) 453-8602, lasts about two hours and your guide compliments the adventure with local history. Bob's features air-conditioned Suburbans® that can accommodate up to seven people, and they offer a money-back guarantee if you don't see the wild horses.
Corolla Jeep Rentals and Tours, (252) 453-6899, offers guided tours that last for about two hours and are conducted in comfortable fifteen passenger vans or Suburbans®. If you prefer, you can rent a soft-top jeep for a self-guided tour. The GPS navigation will direct you to places where the horses are normally seen. If you do spot the horses, stay at least 500 feet away so as not to disturb them. Take a camera with a zoom lens or binoculars for a better view of these protected animals.
Corolla Outback Adventures, (252) 453-4484, offers a twenty mile guided tour of the northern Outer Banks. A personal, experienced guide will take you into the habitat that is reserved for the famous wild mustangs.
