Currituck Beach Lighthouse
North Carolina
Currituck Beach Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1875. Its official name is Currituck Beach Light. The tower stands 161 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Wade Point Lighthouse, 17 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1875
Tower height
161 ft
Light 210 ft above water
Official name
Currituck Beach Light
About Currituck Beach Lighthouse
The Currituck Beach Light is a lighthouse located on the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina. The Currituck Beach Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1973.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse sits at 36.3767, -75.8308 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Wade Point Lighthouse (17 mi), Chesapeake Lighthouse (37 mi) and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (40 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Currituck Beach Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 161 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Architect
- Paul J. Pelz
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Lighthouses near Currituck Beach Lighthouse
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Wade Point Lighthouse
17 mi away
Chesapeake Lighthouse
37 mi away
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
40 mi away
Bodie Island Lighthouse
41 mi away
Lambert Point Lighthouse
44 mi away
Craney Island Lighthouse
45 mi away
Also close to Currituck Beach Lighthouse: Roanoke River Lighthouse 49 mi · Thimble Shoal Lighthouse 50 mi
Questions about Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Where is Currituck Beach Lighthouse?
Currituck Beach Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 36.3767, -75.8308. The nearest other lighthouse is Wade Point Lighthouse, 17 mi away.
Can you visit Currituck Beach Lighthouse?
Yes. Currituck Beach Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Currituck Beach Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 161 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Currituck Beach Lighthouse built?
Currituck Beach Lighthouse was first lit in 1875.
How tall is Currituck Beach Lighthouse?
The tower is 161 feet (49 m) tall, and its light sits 210 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Currituck Beach Lighthouse?
The closest are Wade Point Lighthouse (17 mi), Chesapeake Lighthouse (37 mi) and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (40 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Currituck Beach Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.