Jennette's Pier

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family!

Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

Anglers can target blues, croaker, drum, flounder, pompano, spot, trout and so much more. In the pier house, we sell bait, tackle, rigs, lures and ice. We have rental rods and other combos for sale. Jennette’s also carries a blanket license that covers everyone.

The pier is surrounded by beautiful beaches and we have a bath house with outdoor showers, bathrooms and free parking. Make your plans to spend a day at Jennette’s Pier today.

Jennette's Pier hours vary by season and are as follows:

May thru October: 6 a.m. To 10 p.m.

November and April: 7 a.m. To 9 p.m.

December thru March: 9 a.m. To 5 p.m.

Open year-round; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Jennette's Pier Fishing Report

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Jennette's Pier

Visiting Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier is open year-round and welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels daily. The hours vary by the season so we recommend calling first.

The pier offers a number of benches for anglers and trash cans are located along the pier for convenience.

The pier has a tackle shop for bait and rigs, and newcomers can even rent a rod and reel for the day for a small fee to enjoy the thrill of pier fishing without purchasing the extra equipment. Drinks and snacks are also available for anglers who are in it for the long haul, and who need a little refreshment in between casts.

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier

Tips and Tricks for Visiting Jennette's Pier

Remember that you don't have to be an avid fisherman to enjoy Jennette's Pier. Sightseers can watch accomplished anglers reeling in huge catches.

There are out-of-this-world views of the town of Nags Head itself. In fact, there's no better way to get a new perspective of the Outer Banks from the ocean's viewpoint than a long walk down an equally long pier, and visitors are advised to bring their cameras to capture some of the best shots of their vacation.

Ever dream of a quiet beach wedding a hundred feet above the ocean? Jennette's Pier is available to rent for special occasions such as weddings and receptions, or even business excursions. For an event that is truly spectacular, contact the pier regarding their special packages.

Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier Transformation

On May 22, 2009, then North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue led builders and residents in a ground-breaking (or sand-breaking) ceremony to celebrate the upcoming reconstruction, and just two years later in May of 2011, the pier opened its doors to fishermen, sightseers, and visitors.

The builder's and aquarium's "hurricane proofing" plans were tested a couple months later when Hurricane Irene swept through the area in August of 2011, and the structure held up, opening just a day or so after the storm's departure.

Today, Jennette's Pier is one of the most popular fishing piers on the Outer Banks, attracting thousands of anglers from all around the country, in addition to families and vacationers.

After more than 80 years of operation, Jennette's Pier is better than ever and is still welcoming new anglers in search of the big dream of reeling in the big one.

Jennette's Pier

 

Jennettes Pier in Nags Head NC

Jennettes Pier at sunrise

Jennettes Pier at sunrise

Jennettes Pier in Nags Head NC

Jennette's Pier

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The Cotton Gin

The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with 4 locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in our main store in Jarvisburg, as well as our beach stores in Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head. Explore room after room filled with décor for your home and coastal fashions for both men and women. Discover the brands you really want, like, Vera Bradley, Vineyard Vines, La Mer Luex, Simply Southern, Lindsay Phillips, Scout, Pandora, Kameleon, Brighton, Spartina, Tommy Bahama, Southern Tide and Salt Life and Old Guys Rule - all under one roof!

 

Don’t forget the gourmet market, or shop our beautiful linens for your bedroom and bath. We also feature coastal books and fine art, or just a whimsical fun gift to bring home to family and friends. Stop by soon and don’t forget to try our estate grown wines in our stores or visit our vineyard and winery, Sanctuary Vineyards, located adjacent to the original Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg.

 

Most know The Cotton Gin as a must-stop shop for fine gifts, beachwear, souvenirs and so much more, but this retailer has a long-standing history within the Outer Banks. A local landmark that holds almost a century of memories, The Cotton Gin started from humble beginnings and continues to adapt to the times and tourists. Tommy Wright’s family has been in the Outer Banks for nearly 200 years. His great-great grandfather, Jacob Francis Wright, shipwrecked in Duck back in the early 1800s. Calling these barrier islands his new home, Wright and his family acclimated to their new environment.

 

Adaptation is a common theme for the Wright family. Tommy and his wife Candace, who continue to steer The Cotton Gin, have seen not only their business change with the times, but the Outer Banks as a vacation destination as well. A farm market in Jarvisburg eventually transformed and flourished into several retail locations dotting the Outer Banks.

 

“As the area changed and tourism took off in the 1960s, the family saw people coming for vacations, so they began to grow vegetables and things developed from there,” says Tommy Wright. The Wright family expanded upon the farm market and began to remodel a working cotton gin, later transforming the gin into The Cotton Gin general store in the late 1960s. While the additions to the farm store drew visitors, it was their encounters with the Wright family that kept people coming back year after year, which is something that remains true today.

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