2026 Nags Head Birding Spots Guide

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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Lighthouse Lookout

Lighthouse lovers everywhere, imagine staying on vacation with a view of a lighthouse every day! That is what you will get at “Lighthouse Lookout”. From the front porch, this comfortable vacation rental has a great view of the historic...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

GRILLIN AND CHILLIN

The long days of summer are yours to enjoy in this wonderfully designed home. Just a short distance to the beach and a large kitchen make this a great family home and allows for easy entertaining. Enjoy lazy days by your very own private pool and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Citrus Sands (formerly 10-42) 317-D

The perfect spot for your next Outer Banks vacation, Citrus Sands is a delightful 4-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath cottage is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 7.Settle in for your Outer Banks vacation in this well-equipped and thoughtfully...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

5683 - Nauti Buoy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New plush carpeting throughout and 65" Living Room TV. Welcome to Nauti Buoy, the Outer Banks vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Black Dog

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLight and airy, beach side end unit “admiral” villa, just 485 feet from the beach access. Recently refreshed throughout including floor, paint and furnishings. Close to the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Sunnyside

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis comfortable vacation hideaway is close to the oceanfront community pools, tennis courts, activity areas and beach access! Offering something for everybody this home is sure to...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Shorely Dreaming WHL-957

This OBX vacation home by the sea is sure to be the top choice for you! Shorely Dreaming is a well-equipped and sun-filled oceanside retreat, located in the prestigious Whalehead Beach area in Corolla. Nestled on the northern beaches and situated on...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

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...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Ocean bottom or Gulf Stream fishing on the Carolina-style charter boat is the only boat licensed and built to take up to 27 passengers per Gulf Stream Charter. Fish for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, king mackerel, blue marlin, white marlin or sailfish...