Carova Beach — Attraction in Duck

a 12-mile stretch of beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina that is only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. The beach is known for its wild horses, pristine sand dunes, and wide open spaces.

Pros:

Beautiful beach with soft sand and clear water Chance to see wild horses up close Peaceful and secluded atmosphere No crowds or traffic Plenty of space to spread out

Cons:

Requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle to access Can be remote and isolated No amenities on the beach (no stores, restaurants, or restrooms) Can be windy and cold in the winter

Overall, a great place to visit if you are looking for a secluded and uncrowded beach experience. However, it is important to be prepared for the remote location and lack of amenities.

Here are some tips for planning a trip to Carova Beach:

Make sure you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle that is in good condition. Bring all of your own supplies, including food, water, sunscreen, and beach gear. Be aware of the tides and plan your activities accordingly. Respect the wild horses and do not approach them too closely. Leave no trace and pack out all of your trash.

With a little planning, you can have a great time exploring Carova Beach. Just be sure to be respectful of the environment and the wildlife, and you will be sure to...

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People come to see the horses.

We drove the entire length, maybe 15 miles until until it ends at the NC/VA border. We then drove through the Carova Beach neighborhoods and then started our trip back on the beach somewhere near the fire and rescue. We didn't see any horses up until this point. We became a tad frustrated and disappointed. We saw lots of horse poo but didn't see a horse. Luvk changed when we were almost out of the Carova Beach area of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. A majestic one came out from the dunes, walked carefree to the water, and almost put on a show for us. We followed him for a good while and then moved on. Wow.

Did I mention the word "wow "?

We saw birds galore, a deer in the neighborhood, and a dead stingray and horseshoe crab on the beach. People are oftentimes walking dogs, fishing, and cruising on their deflated tires of their...

Took the jeep out, stayed about 25 minutes down the 4x4 beach in a rental, couldn't ask for better time. Horses running through the roads everyday, horses in the backyard, on the beach, the sunsets are 360 degrees, the ocean is clean and there is quite a ways you can travel out before it gets deep. Horseshoe crabs, sand dollars, fine sand. This place has it all. Not to mention the lifted truck and jeep show everyday where the yuppies...