South Nags Head Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Nags Head
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.
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.
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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Our pick of the best South Nags Head Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
"The room was great nice view pet friendly it would be nice to have some hot tubs all of the staff was very friendly and helpful the elevators need a little work"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
"All staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and the ac unit kept the room cold. Right on the beach too so you dont have to drive anywhere. Pets are also allowed! Be respectful and clean up after them to keep the grounds clean. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Professionally Designed Oasis! Pup Friendly, Walk-in Shower, Pools!
"Location was fantastic. Steps away from the beach. Location was clean, but superficial. There were dirty tissues and other items under 2 of the 3 beds. Overall we would stay again."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
"Very pleasant stay. Only issue was elevator was broken."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly
"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 9 Mar 2026
Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
"It was a older beach cottage, very nice across the street from the beach, very nice"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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.
