Whalehead Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
A wooden bridge with arches over a body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A historic building with a wooden bridge over a canal, surrounded by trees.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a large, historic house with a green lawn and trees.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Whalehead Beach Hotel Deals

Jive 'n' Whale: Oceanside Home w/ Hot Tub, Short Walk to the Beach

Jive 'n' Whale: Oceanside Home w/ Hot Tub, Short Walk to the Beach

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"The house was beautiful but dated. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and easy access to the beach. The house definitely could have been cleaner but wasn’t so bad I felt I needed to complain."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Jive 'n' Whale: Oceanside Home w/ Hot Tub, Short Walk to the Beach
Summer Breeze Too | 1000 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Summer Breeze Too | 1000 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"The hot tub very enjoyable and the house is pet friendly"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Summer Breeze Too | 1000 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
A few step to the beach/Private Pool/Spa/Linens/Beds made/office/Wifi/much more

A few step to the beach/Private Pool/Spa/Linens/Beds made/office/Wifi/much more

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"My Family and. I had a great time at this cute home everything was well taken care of. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

A few step to the beach/Private Pool/Spa/Linens/Beds made/office/Wifi/much more
Don’t Worry, Beach Happy at Beacon Quarters

Don’t Worry, Beach Happy at Beacon Quarters

Corolla NC
The price is NZ$1,322 per night from 27 June to 28 June
NZ$1,322
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Corolla. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"The property is well maintained and the unit was clean and exactly as described in the listing. It was an easy walk to the beach and a short drive to a variety of shops and dining. The host was friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Don’t Worry, Beach Happy at Beacon Quarters
Barefoot Crab | 1,600 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Barefoot Crab | 1,600 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Great house for families! Everything we needed was at the house including lots of dishes and pans in the kitchen. Very nice community and short walk to the beach!"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Barefoot Crab | 1,600 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
Harvest Moon | 930 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Harvest Moon | 930 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly

Corolla NC
Stay at this holiday home in Corolla. Enjoy private pools, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay are located nearby.
Harvest Moon | 930 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Whalehead Beach

Find the best Whalehead Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Whalehead Beach
Learn more about Whalehead Beach

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.

Corolla Light

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

Corolla Village

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

Pine Island

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

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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