Herring Walkway provides public beach access in Corolla through a wooden walkway crossing the dunes to the Atlantic Ocean. A few street parking spaces are available west of Lighthouse Drive, making this a useful access for visitors who are not staying directly along the beachfront.
Parking is limited, however, and visitors should arrive prepared to use the access without the amenities of a larger beach facility. There is no bathhouse, public restroom or shower facility listed at Herring. During the summer season, the beach is typically staffed by a lifeguard, with lifeguard services from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Herring also includes an off-season vehicle drive-over ramp, generally available October 1 through April 30. Vehicle access remains subject to posted Currituck County rules, weather, tides and beach conditions.
Parking: Limited street parking
Restrooms/Showers: No
ADA Access: No
Lifeguard: Yes, seasonal
Drive-On Access: Yes — October 1–April 30 (Subject to Currituck County Beach-Driving Rules and Conditions)
