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Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

MOON BAY

Discover MOON BAY in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where luxurious living meets classic OBX charm. This 8-bedroom estate at Milepost 11.5 combines captivating ocean views with modern amenities, featuring an elevator...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

PIER JOY

Discover PIER JOY in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where stunning views of Jennette's Pier meet luxury accommodations with 8 bedrooms, each with private baths, a private pool, and hot tub. This spacious South Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

DUNE HAVEN

Welcome to this spacious oceanfront duplex with gorgeous ocean view and its own private pool and hot tub. Lovely décor and comfortable furnishings provide the perfect vacation spot for you and your family. A private walkway to the beach and gazebo...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/29 - 9/5
$4,499  $5,192
$693 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,973  $4,522
$549 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,944  $4,522
$578 off
10/10 - 10/17
$4,037  $4,522
$485 off
10/17 - 10/24
$3,750  $4,196
$446 off
10/24 - 10/31
$3,750  $4,196
$446 off
10/31 - 11/7
$3,973  $4,045
$72 off
11/7 - 11/14
$3,859  $4,045
$186 off
11/14 - 11/21
$3,859  $4,045
$186 off
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Climb Aboard the Crystal Dawn Head Boat and Enjoy an Awesome Day of Head Boat Fishing or an Amazing Sunset Cruise! Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout...

While the oceanfront of the Outer Banks gets plenty of morning glory, those in the know head soundside when sunset approaches. Located at Milepost 16 on the Roanoke Sound, The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head has transitioned from a wide-open...

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.