South Nags Head Travel Guide

Nags Head

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

Stay near popular South Nags Head attractions

A giant bluefin tuna sculpture, a sign for Oregon-Inlet.com, and a dock with boats.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

9.0/10 (180 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

Rp446.296
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Rp303.424
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Rp428.616
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Rp571.488
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Nags Head Kayak Tour

Nags Head Kayak Tour

Rp982.245
per adult
Nags Head Kayak Tour
Picture 3 for Activity OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks

Rp409.864
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks
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Top hotels in South Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (641 reviews)
"Parking is very limited and room was small lots of flys were in room -bed very stiff -tile grout was very dirty in groves- when we sat on toilet across from us was a full mirror so that was creepy to watch myself poo lol-staff lacked customer service excellence ( for 429$ a night the room should ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

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Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp3.265.991 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.265.991
Rp3.682.403 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed there for a short family vacation and it was perfect for us. The room was clean, staff was helpful, breakfast was small but we enjoyed it. The oceanfront room gave an amazing view. The hotel cat was very friendly and my kids loved that the hotel had a cat."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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Where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Whalebone

If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head are top sights worth seeing.

South Nags Head Travel Guide