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.

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A white house with a black and white lighthouse nearby.

Bodie Island Lighthouse

9.2/10 (625 reviews)
Climb the iconic lighthouse just south of Nags Head and experience spectacular natural views of Bodie Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas.
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Things to do

Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

Rp451.444
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

Rp306.924
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

Rp578.080
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Rp469.690
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Nags Head Kayak Tour

Nags Head Kayak Tour

Rp993.575
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

Rp414.592
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! (657 reviews)
"Very clean and well kept. Will book here again."

Reviewed on 30 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 Rp3.142.802 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.142.802
Rp3.543.509 total
23 Aug - 24 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. ...
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!

Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!

4 out of 5
Nags Head NC
Stay at this beach apartment in Nags Head. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and balconies. Popular attractions Jockey's Ridge State Park and Whalebone Junction ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"This condo was very convenient for a beach stay and had a nice charm to it. The cleanliness of the unit was sub par. Lots of dust throughout the unit and a general musty smell. Multiple registers had clearly visible amounts of Black Mold them and the HVAC unit was dirty and our famiky developed cold ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Beachfront Nags Head Condo w/ Private Balcony!
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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