Located at the corner of Shad Street and Lighthouse Drive, Shad Street Beach Access provides convenient pedestrian access to the Atlantic Ocean in Corolla. Parking is available at the nearby Shad Parking area. Beachgoers use the designated dune access to reach the shoreline.
The site does not include a bathhouse, public restroom or shower facility, so visitors should plan accordingly. Shad Street is typically staffed by a seasonal lifeguard; the current lifeguard hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during peak summer season.
This location is intended for pedestrian beach access and does not provide a public vehicle drive-over ramp, making it best suited for visitors arriving on foot, bicycle or from the nearby parking area.
Parking: Yes — Nearby Lot
Restrooms/Showers: No
ADA Access: No
Lifeguard: Yes — seasonal
Drive-On Access: No
