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Corolla Beach (1312 North Beach Access Road)
4.7★ · 333 Google ratings · Corolla, North Carolina
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
330 ft · 1 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 3% of 34 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Corolla Beach (1312 North Beach Access Road)
Guide
Good to know
Air down tires to 20psi
Lowering tire pressure improves traction on sand and reduces getting stuck; free air stations are located near the Corolla lighthouse.
Plan a long scenic drive
The beach drive stretches for many miles along the ocean with wild horses visible along the way.
4x4 vehicle is essential
Sand becomes very loose and soft, especially toward Virginia, and regular vehicles get stuck frequently with expensive towing.
Visit on weekdays or shoulder season
Weekends and peak summer are crowded with vehicles and parked cars, limiting space and views of the wild horses.
Bring supplies for the full day
The remote location requires you to bring all food, water, and gear since the drive is long.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
15 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:35 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1312 North Beach Access Road, Corolla, NC 27927
🌊 Water 330 ft away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Corolla Beach?
330 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Corolla Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Corolla Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
