South Nags Head Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Nags Head
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
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.
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.
Activities
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Our pick of the best South Nags Head Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
I had a perfect view of the ocean. I never turned on the A/C, the heater did work. A light bulb was out in one of the lamps, after i asked the front desk about it, someone from maintenance was up in minutes.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Clean rooms, access to the beach
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Last Minute special/ping pong table/oceanfront/pool/elevator/old nags head style
Beautiful home, all the comforts needed to make a great vacation. Enjoyed the pool as an added bonus.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Last minute special/Ocean Front/ Pool, Pool Table/pet friendly
The management people were excellent: professional, friendly, very responsive and reliable. The best experience I have ever had with management/service people.
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
LastMinuteSpecial/OceanFront/Pool/HotTub/XBOXoneS/ping pong table/newlyremodeled
We booked this house last-minute due to some major issues at another property we had rented. The host was excellent - she was very helpful and understanding of our situation. The house was perfect! It is so well-stocked and exactly as the description states. We loved being right on the beach and ...
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
Can’t go wrong with beach front but the owners/managers of the property were really the best. Mike was so kind and easy to work with. We were here for our wedding at the pier and ended up having a decent amount of it upended by the weather. Mike was super kind and flexible with us using the condo. ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Nags Head
Whalebone
If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Jennette's Pier and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Side Court
While Ocean Side Court isn't home to many top sights, Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Golf Links are some notable places to visit nearby.
