Nags Head Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Nags Head

South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

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, Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction are top sights worth seeing.

Blue Heron Motel
This is a nice motel. It's not fancy, but is comfortable, clean, and is oceanfront. The kitchenette enabled us to not have to eat out every meal. It has a nice indoor pool and hot tub for the winter.The staff were great.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Surf Side Hotel
Nice clean room, staff was super friendly. Overall my stay couldn’t have been better? Definitely will stay here the next time I come down.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Typical Holiday Inn breakfast with good options. Location right on the beach with access via a bridge over the dunes. Good location in town
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Sweet Southern Pearl: Contemporary PierView Oceanfront Condo with Stunning Views
Yes, the host was welcoming. Was disappointed that we did not have a kitchen dish towel or dish rag.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Last minute special/Ocean Front/ Pool, Pool Table/pet friendly
It was an awesome stay! We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend at the house.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Waterfront Home With Hot Tub, Private Dock & Pool
It was a great fit for our little family. Kitchen great. Fireplace great. Linens furnished with W and D. Comfy beds. Bathrooms very nice. Deck with view of canals. Close to ocean, stores, and restaurants. We were there for TDay. Did a tipsy turkey 1mile race at a brewery. Saw Christmas lights at ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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