Whalehead Beach Travel Guide

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A lighthouse at dusk with the sun setting over a coastal landscape.
A large house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
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A historic building with a wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by trees.
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Stay near popular Whalehead Beach attractions

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Corolla Beach

9.6/10 (235 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Corolla?
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Our pick of the best Whalehead Beach Hotel Deals

Pet-Friendly Beach Escape with Elevator, Pool Cabana Bar w/TV & Scenic Deck View

Pet-Friendly Beach Escape with Elevator, Pool Cabana Bar w/TV & Scenic Deck View

Corolla NC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"There was no beach view but the place was great. Just like I was told"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

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Pet-Friendly Beach Escape with Elevator, Pool Cabana Bar w/TV & Scenic Deck View
Crabby Mermaid: 8 Bedrooms, 775 Ft to Beach, Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub

Crabby Mermaid: 8 Bedrooms, 775 Ft to Beach, Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Eleven friends enjoyed their stay at the Crabby Mermaid. Great for all couples to have their own beds and bath. More than enough space in the combined kitchen, dining, living space. Paramount very responsive."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

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Crabby Mermaid: 8 Bedrooms, 775 Ft to Beach, Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub
Outer Banks Family-sized Vacation Home 10-minute Walk from the Beach.

Outer Banks Family-sized Vacation Home 10-minute Walk from the Beach.

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"We enjoyed our 2 week stay at this location. The house was perfect for our family and the pool was awesome. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook in the house and on the grill. We had a fabulous vacation!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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Outer Banks Family-sized Vacation Home 10-minute Walk from the Beach.
Luxury Cottage Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach

Luxury Cottage Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a pool table. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5 reviews)
"The outside was not clean, dirty pool toys left in pool, shells w/dirt left, chairs had mold on cushions. Inside, lamp shade with no lamp, broken light cover over bed that could have fallen, two-showers leaked in floor so we had to share showers and lastly NO Elevator for a 3 story house,"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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Luxury Cottage Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach
Private Pool with Heat, Hot Tub & Toes in The Sand

Private Pool with Heat, Hot Tub & Toes in The Sand

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Excellent and detailed communication, easy check in, clean, and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

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Private Pool with Heat, Hot Tub & Toes in The Sand
Oceanside, Dogs Welcome, Private Pool, Hot Tub, WC962, Sea for Miles

Oceanside, Dogs Welcome, Private Pool, Hot Tub, WC962, Sea for Miles

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"The house was beautiful. There was a lot of space. The kitchen was renovated to all the pool deck. Chairs are new. The pool, hot tub are amazing. Here was the disappointing part. I don't think any of the showers were cleaned. There was urine around the bottom of one of the toilets. All the main areas ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

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Oceanside, Dogs Welcome, Private Pool, Hot Tub, WC962, Sea for Miles
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Our guide on where to stay in Whalehead Beach

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A park with a pond, a lighthouse, and a building with a green roof.

Corolla Village

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

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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.

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Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whalehead and Currituck Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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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