Upcoming Events at Currituck Beach Lighthouse

March 2026
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Opening Day
March 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Currrituck Beach Lighthouse 1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC, United States
Join us for the Currituck Beach Lighthouse’s Opening Day for free on Saturday, March 21 and climb free of charge between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Children must be four years or older to climb.
Free
December 2026
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Free Climb Day
December 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Currrituck Beach Lighthouse 1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC, United States
Climb the historic lighthouse and enjoy stunning coastal views. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated to support ongoing preservation.
Free

Currituck Beach Lighthouse Opening Day
Mar 21
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Opening Day
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Free Climb Day
Dec 1
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Free Climb Day
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free

Currituck Beach Lighthouse 150th Illumination Celebration

Check out the full schedule of events for our 150th Illumination Celebration from November 12 – December 1!

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What Makes Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla a Must-See

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

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Linda Linzey

03:56 27 Mar 25

The folks at the lighthouse were informative and friendly.

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01:09 16 Mar 25

A very beautiful red brick lighthouse with a very high height and beautiful and pleasant surrounding environment. Even if you don’t climb the tower, it’s still nice to walk around.

Michael Venning

15:52 21 Nov 24

Great time climbing, 220 steps so be prepared! Good view, bit windy so hang on to your hat, nice staff, no wait time when we went - but was told during peak summer season there is a small wait. There is a nice FREE museum across the street worth seeing. Seemed to be plenty of parking. Small fee to climb - non profit, so worth the small entrance fee. Overall a good value for your buck.

Angela Irwin

14:15 15 Nov 24

While staying in Corolla on vacation, we decided to explore the Currituck beach lighthouse. It was great! Very friendly staff, informational pamphlet, and there’s a gift shop right next to it. The view from the top is amazing!

Natasha Wells (CaptainZelda)

17:36 18 Oct 24

I’ve lived in NC for over a decade and we’ve never been to a lighthouse! Kids over 4 are able to climb. It’s a little disorienting, but thankfully there’s a landing at each level. The very top offers an incredible view! The entire grounds are beautiful to walk and explore, and there’s even a museum detailing the history of this area. OBX is quickly becoming a favorite NC spot, and we’ll definitely be back (in the off season).
On a Friday during off season we were able to get in and go up north problem.

Jamie Wojciechowski

21:29 11 Oct 24

Beautiful historic lighthouse just north of Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The lighthouse sits in a large green space with boardwalks and pathways that connect the various sites that you can visit.

First used in 1875 and just beautiful, the lighthouse is worth a visit if visiting the area.