South Nags Head Travel Guide
Nags Head
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: The Original Ghost Tour of the Outer Banks
Top hotels in South Nags Head
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
"Room was clean. Elevators need major overhaul- never quite sure if the doors would open since it took a while after you got to the designated floor. Pool advertised but wasn’t open less than a week before Memorial Day. The hotel served its purpose but not sure we will stay again unless we have to ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
"The staff work very hard daily to accommodate your needs and wants..great people especially Snoop. Also the room and pool were perfect. All backs up onto the magnificent beach and front side is the in the middle of great food,entertainment and shops. Very convenient!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Nags Head
Whalebone
If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Whalebone Junction and Outlets Nags Head 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.
