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.

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.

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.
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
Very nice and convenient and reasonable
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Sea Foam Motel

Shutters on the Banks
Excellent staff and clean rooms!! Definitely recommended!!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
The hotel is in the middle of renovations, so there’s that. Great location and check in staff was friendly. For the price we paid for an oceanfront room, the room was ok. It had been updated, but there were cigarette ashes on our balcony and hair all over our room floor. The bathroom ceiling had ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
Place was fabulous really enjoyed
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Great
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whalebone

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.

South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
