Nags Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Jennette\'s Pier featuring a beach
Bodie Island Lighthouse showing a lighthouse
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing boating, fishing and a lake or waterhole
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing a sunset and a bay or harbour
Jockey\'s Ridge State Park featuring tranquil scenes and desert views

Where to stay in Nags Head

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

South Nags Head
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Ocean Side Court

While Ocean Side Court isn't home to many top sights, Nags Head Golf Links and Jennette's Pier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Side Court
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
3 out of 5
4701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC
The price is AU$258 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$258
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very friendly / clean hotel
"Very great my kids loved it"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Surf Side Hotel
Surf Side Hotel
2.5 out of 5
6701 Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
The price is AU$249 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The property is right on the beach which was very nice."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Surf Side Hotel
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2 out of 5
7115 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
The price is AU$218 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"We had a wonderful long weekend stay at Mia's Boutique Hotel. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved that we could walk to the beach. We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Mia's Boutique Hotel
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Oceanfront Condo with free internet, amazing views and pool
Oceanfront Condo with free internet, amazing views and pool
2 out of 5
Nags Head
Book a stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy a beach locale, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Jennette's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Comfortable condo at quiet location
"The condo was clean and in great condition. Very comfortable and plenty of room. Great location that was quiet and close to shopping and good restaurants."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Oceanfront Condo with free internet, amazing views and pool
Captains Quarters, Less than 1 block to the beach!!Covered Porch, Full Kitchen
Captains Quarters, Less than 1 block to the beach!!Covered Porch, Full Kitchen
Nags Head
Stay at this apartment in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Wright Brothers National Memorial and OBX Laser ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Everything about this place is perfect
"This is a cute apartment style setting. Great for a couple on vacation. It has everything you need for a stay. The place was very clean. The apartment is in a great location. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Captains Quarters, Less than 1 block to the beach!!Covered Porch, Full Kitchen
Carolina Cottage-Cozy family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-no cleaning fee
Carolina Cottage-Cozy family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-no cleaning fee
Nags Head
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Outer Banks Mall and Nags Head Golf Links ...
10/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Great stay in a lovely home
"We were delighted by our first impressions of Carolina Cottage and our subsequent stay. Welcoming, fresh, comfortable and great presentation with wide balconies overlooking a small lake with wildlife. Everything was to high standards. We had all we needed. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Carolina Cottage-Cozy family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-no cleaning fee
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Popular places to visit

Jennette\'s Pier featuring a beach

Jennette's Pier

Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.

Jennette's Pier
Nags Head Fishing Pier

Nags Head Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront of Nags Head Fishing Pier and enjoy activities such as fishing in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in the area.

Nags Head Fishing Pier
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center which includes fishing, signage and a bay or harbour

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

With a large range of boat choices, one of the eastern seaboard’s largest charter boat fishing fleets has options for all fishing enthusiasts, and non-fishermen too.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Bodie Island Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Climb the iconic lighthouse just south of Nags Head and experience spectacular natural views of Bodie Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas.

Bodie Island Lighthouse
Jockey\'s Ridge State Park showing tranquil scenes

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Admire the tallest sand dunes on the Atlantic coast, explore the maritime forest and see the shallow Roanoke Sound body of water in this unique state park.

Jockey's Ridge State Park
Outlets Nags Head

Outlets Nags Head

You can do some window-shopping at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Outlets Nags Head

Activities

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

AU$237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

AU$40
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour
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