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Sturgeon Beach Access
4.7★ · 35 Google ratings · Corolla, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
270 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Water
81°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
290 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Sturgeon Beach Access
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1Parking270 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect easy, well-maintained access
The walkway from parking to beach is short and straightforward, with recently updated stairs.
Visit for a quieter experience
Located at the north end of OBX, this access point draws fewer crowds than other nearby entrances.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Arrive early for parking
One visitor reported difficulty finding parking, suggesting the lot can fill up during peak times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
81°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:21 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:10 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1051 Lighthouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sturgeon Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sturgeon Beach Access?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sturgeon Beach Access 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 Sturgeon Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Tue 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
