Nags Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Jennette\'s Pier which includes a beach
Bodie Island Lighthouse showing a lighthouse
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing fishing, boating and a lake or waterhole
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center featuring a sunset and a bay or harbour
Jockey\'s Ridge State Park showing 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, Jennette's Pier and Outlets Nags Head are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Side Court
Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
7115 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
The price is £137 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£137
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
Nice place in great area
"It was clean and in a great area for everything. bathroom could've had more hooks for hanging towels or swimwear. Another mirror would've been nice. easy beach access. nice pool. friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Seahorse Inn and Cottages

Seahorse Inn and Cottages

2.5 out of 5
7218 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
Stay at this motel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (886 reviews)
It’s OK
"It’s a great location. We love the area. The facility could use some work. There was trash in the stairwell that was there when we arrived and still there 5 days later when we left. The porch had old nail clippers that were there when we arrived and never got tossed. Our room was OK. The floor was ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Seahorse Inn and Cottages
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd, Nags Head, NC
The price is £137 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£137
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Right on the beach. Nothing better"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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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 water park and a garden. Popular attractions Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Affordable and perfect location
"I would definitely recommend this location and would stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
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 water park. Popular attractions Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Perfect Cozy Cottage!
"We loved our weeklong stay at Pepper's Cottage! The newly remodeled cottage was cute and well-stocked. We appreciated the new kitchen appliances and the convenient beach access. We'd definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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 holiday home in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Great vacation
"Great location , very clean everything you need for a comfortable stay!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
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Popular places to visit

Jennette\'s Pier which includes 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 seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.

Nags Head Fishing Pier
Bodie Island Lighthouse featuring 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
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing a bay or harbour, signage and boating

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
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

Things to do

Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

£18
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

£13
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

£19
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
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