For the skinny on other activities: Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (252) 441-8144,
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (877) OBX-4FUN, North Carolina Visitor Information (800)
VISIT-NC, or Currituck County Chamber of Commerce (877) CURRITUCK.
Where is the closest public boat ramp? Now 2 blocks away at Carova Beach Park (very
shallow) The closest public boat ramp is located at the Whalehead Club in Corolla,
open from sunrise until dusk. Due to shallow water and grass, this ramp is suitable
for small craft only. Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo is suited for larger water
craft.
Where is the closest grocery store? Food Lion is located in Corolla. Harris Teeter
serves the gourmet palate just south of Corolla on Rte. 12. From Carova Heights,
figure on a half hour drive.
GOLF ANYONE? The Currituck Club, Corolla (888) 453-9400 or (252) 453-9400
http://www.thecurrituckclub.com; Duck Woods Country Club, Southern Shores (252) 261-2609;
Sea Scape Golf Club, Kitty Hawk (252) 261-2158- http://www.seascapegolf.com; The
Pointe Golf Club, Powell’s Point (252) 491-8388 - http://www.thepointegolfclub.com;
Holly Ridge, Point Harbor (252) 491-2893; Kilmarlic Golf Club, Point Harbor (252)
491-4220- http://www.kilmarlic.com;
GONE FISHING? Yes, a Coastal Recreational Fishing License is required for all anglers
who recreationally fish in coastal waters in North Carolina (effective January 1,
2007). 10-day, annual or lifetime basis, or combined with licenses issued by the
Wildlife Resources Commission. Fishing licenses may be purchased from any Wildlife
Resources Commission agent (includes most bait and tackle shops), online at www.ncwildlife.org,
at any Division of Marine Fisheries at 252-726-7021 or by calling toll-free 888-248-6834.
For complete licensing information, please visit www.ncfisheries.net or call the
Division of Marine Fisheries at 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632. The Annual License
Fee is $15 for State Residents, age 16 or older and $30 for nonresidents, age 16
or older. The 10-day License Fee is $5 for State Residents, age 16 or older and $10
for nonresidents, age 16 or older.
