Nags Head, NC

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Nags Head
Aerial view of coastline and sand dunes of Ocracoke Island at sunrise, North Carolina, USA.
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
A surfer studying the waves just after sunise at Jeannette's Pier, Nags Head, N.C.

Where to stay in Nags Head

South Nags Head

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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$79 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (727 reviews)
I loved my oceanfront view. I watched the sunrise every morning. Short walk to Jennette’s Pier. Great location close to Fresh Market grocery store and other restaurants. The staff was very accommodating.

Reviewed on May 4, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$182 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,003 reviews)
The property was right on the beach/sand dunes. There is a set of stairs and a ramp over the Dune from the parking lot. We had a ocean front room with balcony that was very enjoyable. The room was spacious with comfortable beds, full bank of windows facing the Ocean and nice bathroom. Breakfast was ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG
SandSpur Ocean Cottages

SandSpur Ocean Cottages

2 out of 5
6607 S Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head NC
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$134 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
Our “cottage” was a bit run down but certainly habitable. If it were mine, I’d gut it and do a complete remodel. It needed it. Beds were comfy. Location was good. Less than a minute walk to the beach which was accessible from the property. If you don’t need luxury, then you’ll be fine here, but if ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

SandSpur Ocean Cottages
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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 ...
Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1
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!
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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Popular places to visit

Jennette's Pier

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.

Jennette's Pier
Sunrise by a fishing pier in North Carolina

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.

Nags Head Fishing Pier
Jockey's Ridge State Park

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.

Jockey's Ridge State Park
Bodie Island Lighthouse

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.

Bodie Island Lighthouse
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

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.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
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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