Nags Head, NC

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Nags Head
Aerial view of coastline and sand dunes of Ocracoke Island at sunrise, North Carolina, USA.
A beautiful summer of the lighthouse at Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Dreamy beach look.
Rear view of father with sons walking on pier over sea against sky during sunny day
Young sisters petting white Pomeranian dog on beach Outer Banks

Where to stay in Nags Head

A beautiful summer of the lighthouse at Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Dreamy beach look.

South Nags Head

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Nags Head, Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head
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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.

Ocean Side Court
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Whalebone

While visiting Whalebone, you might make a stop by sights like Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction.

Whalebone
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Mia's Boutique Hotel

Mia's Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
7115 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$80 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"Mia’s Boutique is amazing! The room was clean and updated. The staff was so helpful and the location is perfect. Very short walk to the beach!"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Mia's Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

3 out of 5
4701 S Virginia Dare Trl Nags Head NC
$179 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$202 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The stairs and deck going over the sand dune are a mess. The handicap ramp has at least six inches of sand on the turns and the stairs down to the beach are almost totally covered with sand. The deck at the top has two orange cones because there is a hole in the deck. It is Memorial Day weekend and ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel

2 out of 5
3329 S Virginia Dare Trl Nags Head NC
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$71 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice room freshly painted and pretty. Across the street from great restaurant."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Colonial Inn Motel
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Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Nags Head NC
Stay at this cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and First Flight Adventure Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
"Great visit to the beach! Cottage was perfect"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!
Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1

Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1

Nags Head NC
Stay at this cottage in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Tracks in the Sand and Jockey's Ridge State Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
"Parking was very convenient"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1
Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

Nags Head NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Whalebone Junction and Outlets Nags ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"My wife and I had planned to sneak away with our dogs in late January but Mother Nature decided to dump record snow on Nags Head that weekend. I called just to ask about moving up our reservation by a day but Ronni went all mother hen on me and said she didn’t love that idea because we could still ..."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly
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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.

Popular places to visit

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier

4.5/5(220 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
Sunrise by a fishing pier in North Carolina

Nags Head Fishing Pier

4.5/5(125 reviews)

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.

Nags Head Fishing Pier
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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
Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park

4.5/5(191 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
Bodie Island Lighthouse

Bodie Island Lighthouse

4.5/5(336 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
beach near Old Nags Head Cove

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?

beach near Old Nags Head Cove

Things to do

Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

$32
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

$17
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks

Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks
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