Albemarle Sound

Travel Guide

Jennette\'s Pier which includes a beach
Bodie Island Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center showing boating, a lake or waterhole and fishing
Wright Brothers National Memorial
False Cape State Park featuring a park

Where to stay in Albemarle Sound

Outer Banks showing fishing, general coastal views and a sandy beach

South Nags Head

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
The beautiful Corolla beach

Whalehead Beach

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Ocean Sands, Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Sands
Sunset

Corolla Light

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
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Sea Scape

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Sea Scape, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Scape Golf Links and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve.

Sea Scape
Beautiful waves of corolla beach #BVSBlue

Pine Island

4.5/5(41 area reviews)

While visiting Pine Island, you might make a stop by sights like Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches.

Pine Island
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Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC
$197 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$222 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,557 reviews)
"I liked the stay overall, but the room we were in was dated and needs to be remodeled. The bathroom was so small you could barely shut the door and you couldn’t move in it. The room was clean but not as nice as I was expecting. Overall, a slightly disappointing stay. On a high note…. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Shutters on the Banks
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

3 out of 5
1701 S Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
$157 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$177 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Awesome accomodations."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Mariner Inn and Suites

Mariner Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1801 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills, NC
$137 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$155 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (633 reviews)
"This is a great Beach Hotel with an great staff"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Mariner Inn and Suites
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Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

3.5 out of 5
4724 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"Very clean property would definitely stay again. Bed was very comfortable too."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
Barrier Island Station

Barrier Island Station

2.5 out of 5
1245 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Duck Boardwalk and Nor'Banks Sailing ...
7.6/10 Good! (294 reviews)
"Enjoyed the Outer Banks. Barrier Island was a nice place to stay. Our place was just renovated, up to date."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Barrier Island Station
Ocean Pines Resort

Ocean Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
1445 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling ...
8/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
"Partial ocean view. Close to Corolla and other attractions. Wish the pool was open. Well maintained grounds."

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Ocean Pines Resort
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Popular places to visit

Jennette\'s Pier which includes a beach

Jennette's Pier

4.5/5(217 reviews)

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
View of late afternoon beach crowd, while dining outdoors at the Nag's Head Fishing Pier.

Nags Head Fishing Pier

4.5/5(123 reviews)

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 showing a lighthouse

Bodie Island Lighthouse

4.5/5(331 reviews)

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
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5

Duck Boardwalk

4.5/5(211 reviews)

After visiting Duck Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duck. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Duck Boardwalk
Wright Brothers National Memorial showing a statue or sculpture

Wright Brothers National Memorial

4.5/5(343 reviews)

A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.

Wright Brothers National Memorial
Jockey\'s Ridge State Park featuring tranquil scenes

Jockey's Ridge State Park

4.5/5(189 reviews)

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

Cities near Albemarle Sound

Photo by Don Brogan

Duck

Manteo

Manteo

Virginia Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Virginia Beach

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills