Who doesn't love a trip to the beach?! While the weather will (hopefully) still be warm and sunny, the water might be too cold to swim. One of our favorite things to do is walk the beach early morning before the sun gets too hot, or in the evening as things cool down. Fun fact- we got engaged on the beach! Please visit the website included to see more information/other access points.

Offers kayak tours through the salt marsh or sound in Corolla, with sunset tours also available. Booking can be completed through their website or by calling the office. Located in Timbuck II shopping center about 10 minutes from the venue.

About a 10 minute drive from The Black Stallion, the shopping center offers 60 shops, restaurants, and recreation spots right on the Currituck Sound. We included some of the top spots, please refer to the website for a complete directory.
Restaurants:
- North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar
- La Dolce Vita
-First Light Breakfast & Burgers
- Mama Easley’s Grub Hut
- Outer Banks Boil Company

Sweet treats:
- The Fudgery
-Sweet Cups
- Corolla Cupcakes
-Big Bucks

Shopping:
-Beach Books
-The Cotton Gin
- Gray’s Outer Banks
- Salty Skies Boutique

Recreation:
-Corolla Raceway
- Corolla Water Sports

Uncle Ike’s is a casual dining, sports bar offering variety of tasty starters, salads, sandwiches and delicious creative entrees. They also offer steamed bar, vegetarian, kid-friendly and gluten-free options.
For our party animals, they keep the sports bar open nightly until 2 a.m., year round. They have great night life entertainment: Live bands, Karaoke on Tuesday and Thursdays, DJs and other nightly events making them one of the top late night party bars in town, serving delicious creative cocktails and 18 beers on tap.

Located within the TimBuck II shopping center offers classic Italian food including specialty stone oven pizzas, home-made lasagna, breads, and desserts. Available for dine in or take out, they do not take reservations: first come, first served. Can only accommodate up to 10 diners.

Over 27 shops, eateries, and restaurants in a waterfront complex featuring a boardwalk and pier. We included only some of our favorite spots, please refer to the website for full directory.
- Costal Cantina
- Sea Dragon Gallery

Our favorite sit down restaurant on the Island. A perfect spot for couples (or families) to spend an evening out and have time to yourselves. The restaurant itself sits right on the Currituck bay and is a popular dinner spot to watch the sunset. Reservations are REQUIRED and spots go quick. If you are able to get a table here, an absolute must have is the side order of grits.

No reservations required at this beautiful bar located right on the Duck Boardwalk, with options to sit outside and enjoy the waterfront views. The menu offers modern coastal cuisine and delicious, beach-inspired craft cocktails. Typically has ample bar seating with little to no wait time. For tables, there may be a little bit of a wait depending on time of day. Parking lot can be tight, so we usually park across the street at the Scarborough Lane Shoppes.

Who doesn't love a day at the spa? Located within the Duck shopping center offers a wide array of treatments from facials, massages, manicures & pedicures. Please call ahead or book online through the website to make an appointment. The spa is located on the upper level of the restaurant, which is a beautiful spot to stop grab a drink and sit outside after your treatment.

A little bit of a drive from where we’re staying in Corolla, but offers some of the best oysters around. Offers very generous portions with a balance of seafood and non-seafood options. We make a point to stop in here every trip. Atmosphere is casual and relaxed. A highlight is they offer a house made orange crush mix drink made with vodka, straight from the tap!

About an hour from where were staying located on Roanoke Island. If venturing out to Blue water Grill/Lone Cedars/Elizabethan Gardens, this is a quaint spot to make a day out of the trip to do some shopping, or spend time near the water. Some popular hot spots include:
- Lost Colony Tavern
- Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop
-Downtown Books
-Sister’s Boutique & Gifts
- Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse