Whalehead Beach Travel Guide

Corolla

The last light fades over Whole Head Bay on the East Coast in North Carolina
A large house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
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Stay near popular Whalehead Beach attractions

A coastal beach with houses along the shore and waves crashing onto the sand.

Corolla Beach

9.6/5 (235 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Whalehead Beach?
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Top hotels in Whalehead Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

2.5 out of 5
333 Audubon Dr Corolla NC
The price is ฿10,308 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿10,308
฿11,623 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corolla. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was old and dingy had a moldy smell when we walked in housekeeping in that room for check-in was OK and the living spaces but I found someone’s used washcloth under the bathroom sink. also, the outside door stuck you had to use Force to open it, and the screen door kept popping off the balcony ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla
The Inn At Corolla Light

The Inn At Corolla Light

2.5 out of 5
1066 Ocean Trail Corolla NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,307 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿8,307
฿9,742 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corolla. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Corolla ...
8.4/10 Very good! (695 reviews)
"Place was beautiful, great walkway on sound, many breakfast choices"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Inn At Corolla Light
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Where to stay in Whalehead Beach

Find the best Whalehead Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

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Ocean Sands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ocean Sands and surrounding area, you can visit Corolla Beach and Corolla Raceway.

The beautiful lighthouse in Corolla, North Carolina

Corolla Village

While visiting Corolla Village, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Currituck Beach.

A white house with a red roof, a brick chimney, and a nearby lighthouse.

Pine Island

If you're spending some time in Pine Island, Corolla Beach and Currituck Banks are top sights worth seeing.

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Ocean Hill

Though Ocean Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wild Horse Museum and Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

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