Whalehead Beach Travel Guide

Corolla

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.
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.

Stay near popular Whalehead Beach attractions

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

Corolla Beach

9.6/10 (235 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Corolla Beach during your trip to Whalehead Beach?
See properties

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 Rp5.320.205 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp5.320.205
Rp5.998.530 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The indoor pool and jacuzzi were not monitored. The jacuzzi water was milky looking and disgusting. The indoor pool was dirty and full of sand. The cleaning staff left a dirty Mr Clean Eraser in our room one day and I told the supervisor. The next day the dirty Mr Clean Eraser was still there along ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 Rp4.151.312 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp4.151.312
Rp4.884.952 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (699 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

The Inn At Corolla Light
See all 1,993 properties in Corolla
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.

Where to stay in Whalehead Beach

Find the best Whalehead Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves and a person fishing at sunset.

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.

A lighthouse with a light on top, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Corolla Light

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

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.

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.

A person sitting under a blue umbrella on a beach with waves in the background.
Photo by Charlie T
Open Photo by Charlie T

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.

Whalehead Beach Travel Guide