The Currituck Beach Lighthouse opens this Saturday, April 9. The lighthouse will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every year 100,000 visitors climb the 214 steps of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Corolla and the Currituck Sound.
Last year the Currituck Beach Lighthouse celebrated its 135th birthday. And to mark the historic event, allowed visitors to enjoy a rare glimpse of the lighthouse lens in action. To view a video of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse 135th celebration, click below.
Happy 135th Birthday Currituck Beach Lighthouse
On December 1, 1875 the beacon of the Currituck Beach beacon standing 162 feet tall filled the remaining "dark space" on the coast between the Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia and Bodie Island Lighthouse. The red brick exterior was left unpainted to distinguish it from other lighthouses.
The lighthouse, a restored keepers house and gift shop are located at 1101 Corolla Village Road, next to the Currituck Heritage Park in the Corolla Village. Cost to climb the lighthouse is $7 for anyone 8 years of age or older and children 7 and under climb for free with an adult. The lighthouse will remain open Thursdays until 8 p.m. during the summer.