Whalebone Travel Guide
Nags Head
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
After visiting Nags Head Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Top hotels in Whalebone
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Was a great place to stay
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A/C worked great, parking is easy, good location to beach.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sea Foam Motel
The room was clean. The staff was friendly. I did not have a patio or balcony to see the ocean.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Tar Heel Motel
The first night was great with no issues. The second night was terrible with dogs in both rooms beside us trying to putbark each other.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Stay in the Old Beach Style Flat Top House! Quick walk to the ocean!
Great place to stay, definitely recommend this place of stay.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shutters on the Banks
This place was FABULOUS!! Staff was great, room was great, beach access was great, and breakfast was great!! The weather was lousy but we made the best of it!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whalebone
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.
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.