South Nags Head Travel Guide

Nags Head

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South Nags Head

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
Fully refundable
The price is £180 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£180
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Hotel was in the perfect location, right on the beach. Staff were extremely helpful. Rooms were clean and we were provided plenty of towels on request. The only thing I’d like to suggest is breakfast. As a plant based eater it would’ve been nice to have had an option of non-dairy ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
The price is £255 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£255
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (633 reviews)
"Here is an honest review for those looking to discover OBX. The Dolphin is strategically located right on the beach. Everyday you'll have the opportunity to walk through a small little tunnel and you have your own Beach. I found this to be great you literally have airbnbs across the street and the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Ocean side/romance/pet friendly/dishwasher/Nags Head

Ocean side/romance/pet friendly/dishwasher/Nags Head

Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Pirate's Cove Marina and Whalebone Junction are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Great location and perfect for bringing my two doodles."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Ocean side/romance/pet friendly/dishwasher/Nags Head
Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly

Nags Head NC
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Very clean and a well equipped kitchen, the only rental I’ve ever had with a Kurig! We like to visit OBX during Thanksgiving week, and your place is 1st on my list."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
Oceanfront Condo with Pools, Pup Friendly, Walk-In Shower

Oceanfront Condo with Pools, Pup Friendly, Walk-In Shower

Nags Head NC
The price is £702 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£702
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Tale of the Whale ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"Nice little place Luggage lifts were a BIG help"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Oceanfront Condo with Pools, Pup Friendly, Walk-In Shower
SN9017D- Semi-OF!  With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this holiday home in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction ...
6.6/10 (38 reviews)
Great little home for a week on the beach
"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 2nd year in this house. The ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whalebone

If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.



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