South Nags Head Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular South Nags Head attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best South Nags Head Hotel Deals

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
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! (638 reviews)
"Close to beach, central location to all of the OBX. 7 eleven just a 5 min walk away. Steps away from beach. Fridge and microwave in room. Room on the smaller side but still comfortable for 2 adults and 1 teen. We stayed in 2 bed courtyard view room. Free parking, but spaces can fill up in the high ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
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 AU$307 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$307
2 Aug - 3 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. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Good place to stay with great amenities and helpful staff! Location is pretty good too"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Dog-Friendly Oceanfront Condo, Walk-In Shower & Pools

Dog-Friendly Oceanfront Condo, Walk-In Shower & Pools

Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach condo in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jockey's Ridge State Park and Whalebone Junction ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"Nice little place Luggage lifts were a BIG help"

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Dog-Friendly Oceanfront Condo, Walk-In Shower & Pools
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 Pirate's Cove Marina and Oregon Inlet Fishing ...
SN9017D- Semi-OF! With 3 BRs, Direct Beach Access, Private and Secluded!
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 Jockey's Ridge State Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a quaint little place just over a hundred yards or so from the water that has everything you need to live simply and remain present , look no further! Home, is where I want to be but I guess I’m already there..I made some of the best memories of my life with my mother and our ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 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 Jockey's Ridge State Park and Whalebone ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"It's a smaller unit meant for no more than 4, which worked for three of us. We also had our lab pup with us who discovered the ocean for the first time ever!! The unit has a lot of wood and wood paneling so there were creaks and sounds almost always, bit eventually we got used to it. The location ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

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

Our guide on 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.



South Nags Head Travel Guide

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