Corolla Watersports

Corolla Watersports runs out of Sunset Blvd in Corolla, the town that marks the end of paved road on this stretch of the Outer Banks. Listed as a tour operator, the business puts visitors on the water with watersports rentals and guided outings, a straightforward way to spend a few hours away from the sand during a Corolla stay. It's open daily, 8am to 8pm, so there's room to work a session into an early start or a late-afternoon window before dinner.

Corolla sits north of the Outer Banks' core-beaches towns, with wide beaches and, further north past the end of the pavement, the 4x4-only sand where the wild Spanish mustangs managed by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund roam. Peak season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, with the shoulder months of April, May, September, and October offering a calmer, less crowded version of the same coastline. For current trip specifics — availability, group sizes, what's running that day — call ahead at (252) 453-6900 or check corollawatersports.com before heading out.