Lion On The Sand

03/08/2024

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Wide open for the ‘24 season! 🤗 Let’s go y’all! 🥯

08/31/2023

This 👇 because it's our favorite place and not a car!

03/03/2023

Our favorite place....my boys ALWAYS head to Lighthouse the first morning we arrive! Can't wait for our next trip!

1️⃣ more week friends … see you next Friday, March 10th at 7am! 🥯🥯🥯

02/10/2023

The Jersey Morning is a family favorite! Love Lighthouse Bagels and Deli ❤️

Happy National Bagel & Lox day! Or as we call it … our famous “Jersey Mornin’!” 🥯❤️ See ya in a few weeks friends! 🎉

08/16/2022

Be a Beach Superstar! Help us take care of our favorite slice of the paradise. 🏖🌊

08/07/2022

Read a book! 🙋‍♀️

08/06/2022

It’s worth the wait.

08/05/2022

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08/04/2022

Having a lovely week at our home away from home! And we took care of some maintenance for our August guests.

If you're staying here in August, you'll find freshly cleaned carpets, a fully equipped and reorganized kitchen, and a brand new hot tub.

Take good care of our favorite place and let our property manager know if you need anything!!

Enjoy your vacation! 🏖 ☀️ 🌊

06/26/2022

06/26/2022

A gentle reminder about the horses if you encounter them. They are wild and we need to keep them that way. :)

We’ve been getting a ton of calls about two year old mare Alma - hopefully this post will help answer some questions and spread the word about what everyone can do to help us ensure she stays safe, healthy, and wild.

Of particular note, as you can see from the photo Alma has wounds on both sides of her face, probably from being bit. Our vet has been consulted and has advised that they are clean and healing well, and not anything to be too worried about. We will continue to remain in close contact with our vet but there is no reason at this point to be concerned for Alma’s physical well-being.

Earlier this spring, Alma was pushed out of the harem she born into. The stallion (who is most likely her father, but DNA will confirm) became aggressive towards her and would not let her get close to the rest of the mares. Alma is often alone on the beach and to human observers seems lost, which is understandably concerning. It may be difficult to see, but we have to remember that these are wild horses behaving naturally. It’s what eventually happens to each and every young horse, though Alma’s situation is a little unique.

Alma’s family lives in an area with a low population of horses - it’s just them for over a mile. Normally, a mare that’s pushed out of her harem would quickly be scooped up by another stallion but there just aren’t any other harems close by for Alma to assimilate into. The good news is she finally seems to be migrating north, towards more densely populated areas. We are keeping our fingers crossed that she comes across a welcoming group soon.

What we are most concerned about is the fact that Alma seems to be getting increasingly habituated. She’s been approaching and following people, and is getting very close to vehicles. We are asking that all visitors please do everything possible to discourage this behavior if you happen to encounter Alma. Get into your vehicle, wave your arms around to scare her away from you, and definitely do not pet her or give her any positive attention at all. We want Alma to be completely disinterested in humans - afraid of them, even. She is in a very vulnerable position right now, where she is young, impressionable, and unfortunately alone. We want her to be seeking out the company of other horses, not people.

As we head into another busy turnover weekend, please do us a favor if you are coming to the 4x4 and help us keep Alma wild. Her genes are invaluable to the herd and her removal due to habituation would be a devastating blow. We can’t afford to lose another young horse from the wild. Alma is healthy and in excellent physical shape, she just needs some time to mature and figure out how to be a grownup horse. If we’re going to share space with these horses and expect them to remain wild, we all have to be active participants in their management. Please give her plenty of space and help us ensure she stays wild and free for the rest of her life.

03/04/2022

Opening Day at Lighthouse Bagels and Deli! Love the Jersey Lox Bagel!

07/07/2021

Are you a guest of Lion on the Sand this year? Stay safe in Corolla with Text Alerts from Currituck County. Get the latest info on riptides and beach conditions to keep your family safe.

To sign up, text SAFECOROLLA to 888-777.

Currituck Alert is Currituck County’s mass notification and alerting system. By registering for Currituck Alert, you will receive emergency notifications as well as notifications to let you know of important public meetings and community events.

04/12/2021

Can’t wait for bagels next weekend! Love spring at the 🏖

03/14/2021

OBX Friends - Learn the rules. Follow them. Stay 50 Feet Away. Do NOT feed them. It isn't good for them. It can kill them. That is all.

Thanks to people ignoring the rules to stay away from the Currituck Outer Banks’ wild horses, one mustang with a non-critical medical condition is in [Read More]

03/14/2021

Our favorite Corolla spot is ope for the season. Did you know that we offer a free dozen bagels and cream cheese when you rent Lion on the Sand. Just 3 weeks left if you're interested. It's going to be a busy summer at LOTS!

Good morning friends! We are OPEN for the 2021 season! ☀️🌊🎉 We can’t wait to serve you! 🥯🥓🥚🧀☕️

03/11/2021

One of our favorite restaurants in Corolla. Order the Firecracker Shrimp, Fried Green Beans, and an Orange Crush. How many days until we're back again?

Why sit indoors when you can sit outside

03/07/2021

Who doesn't love dolphins at the beach?