South Nags Head
Nags Head





Visit South Nags Head
Popular places to visit

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.

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 Tour in Outer Banks

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Top hotels in South Nags Head

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
Loved the breakfast, room was clean although a little beat up. Beach view was from the side window and not front view from a balcony. This is how the hotel was built. Over all, we would stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
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Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Oceanfront Condo with Pools, Pup Friendly, Walk-In Shower
Location was fantastic. Steps away from the beach. Location was clean, but superficial. There were dirty tissues and other items under 2 of the 3 beds. Overall we would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Enjoy your magnificent ocean views from your huge balcony!
Beautiful views and condo was very clean and nice. Great communication with owner and managers. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly
My wife and I had planned to sneak away with our dogs in late January but Mother Nature decided to dump record snow on Nags Head that weekend. I called just to ask about moving up our reservation by a day but Ronni went all mother hen on me and said she didn’t love that idea because we could still ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Summer Special/RIGHT ACROSS from OCEAN/Fenced yard/pet friendly
All was as advertised. Very nice. Clean and fully equipped.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Nags Head

Whalebone
If you're spending some time in Whalebone, Outlets Nags Head and Whalebone Junction 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.
