South Nags Head Travel Guide
Nags Head
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Nags Head
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
We stayed 3 nights, the office is only open 9am-8pm, so plan on checking in before 8pm. We had to take our own garbage out, as we never saw a cleaning person. We needed new towels but were usually up and gone before the office opened and back after it was closed. The room itself was ok, the bed was ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Nags Head
Whalebone
If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction are top sights worth seeing.
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.
