Nags Head
Travel Guide
Visit Nags Head
Where to stay in Nags Head
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
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, Whalebone Junction and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.
Mia's Boutique Hotel
"Lovely staff, good location and reasonable enough price — a few minor issues that seem like they’d be easy and cheap to fix (the secondary lock on the door was snapped off, no iron or ironing board in the room, no full length mirror)."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
"Breakfast area was well staffed and maintained. Ramp up to the beach access was a big plus. It might be nice to add a connection from the pool area across to the beach access."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
"The manager/front desk attendant was great and it was a perfect location to beach and restaurant"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
StudioRes by Marriott Leland
"Great service and accommodations. Easy and efficient!!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
A Place at the Beach
"Room was clean and super close to the ocean! Only thing we noticed was some mold on the shower curtain and a small soft spot in the flooring in the kitchen. Otherwise the place was great and we enjoyed our trip!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
"Loved the amenities here. Check in folks were lovely. Clean unit and spacious. Air conditioning broke but we were able to switch rooms. Shower faucet blew out of the wall and hit a family members leg. 2 fire alarms during stay with one at 4am. Virtually no plates, glasses etc in kitchen but otherwise ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Old Nags Head Cove during your trip to South Nags Head?
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
