Whalebone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Outlets Nags Head
You can do some window-shopping at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Whalebone Hotel Deals
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff, great parking and room access
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
This staff is efficient and friendly. Easy walk to local restaurant and Jeannette's Pier. We will definitely return next year!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
We were impressed most by the cleanliness of the hotel in general and our room. We were not expecting daily housekeeping sevices.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Mariner Inn and Suites
No enough parking. Had to park at another parking lot
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
There was a ceiling tile that was not in the grid. I reported it and it was not repaired while I was there. The heater/air conditioner unit looked like it was not completely attached to the wall. Reported it when I checked out.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whalebone
Ocean Side Court
While Ocean Side Court isn't home to many top sights, Jennette's Pier and Outlets Nags Head are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
