Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Corolla, NC 27927
Phone: (252) 453-4939
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-5pm, Easter through Thanksgiving
Editorial Review for Currituck Beach Lighthouse – by Melissa Stampley Gage
The Background
Built in 1873, this working beacon stretches 158 feet tall. The unpainted red-brick structure creates a picturesque backdrop against the white Victorian lighthouse keeper's quarters. Years after the light's automation in 1939, the property fell into disrepair. But in 1980, the keeper's house, grounds and walkways were restored, and the lighthouse opened to the public in 1991.
The Experience
Vacationers line up for a chance to climb 214 winding stairs to the top. Climbers can catch their breath between levels and admire the view, or browse various exhibits detailing the history of the lighthouse. The circular, open-air lookout at the top can be windy, but the birds-eye views of the Whalehead Club and the expanse of the island are simply stunning. After snapping a few photos, climbers shimmy their way back down, pausing at the bottom to explore artifacts on display that detail the history of North Carolina lighthouses.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThose who don't want to make the climb can browse the gift shop, which offers lighthouse knick knacks, books, Outer Banks souvenirs and a welcoming porch with rockers.
When to GoThe lighthouse is open from Easter through Thanksgiving. It's closed in the winter months for maintenance and restoration.
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