2026 Nags Head History Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Sound Siesta MS-887

Everyone in the family will enjoy this five bedroom, three and a half bathroom home in the luxurious Corolla community of Monteray Shores. Take a five minute drive south to enjoy browsing local shops at the Timbuck II Shopping Village. There are...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Ashley's Nest

Upgrades for 2026 include luxury laminate floor basement and mid level, refreshed bar area, new furnishings, and upgraded bathroom. Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomRest your feathers in Ashley's Nest for an...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

SUNRISE CAY

Overview If your idea of the ultimate beach vacation includes gazing at scenic North Carolina sunrises over the Atlantic from a spectacular oceanfront home, then we invite you to reserve Sunrise Cay. Professionally decorated with...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

DUNE FABULOUS

Overview Enjoy the dawn of each new day with beautiful ocean views at Dune Fabulous! With just a short walk to uncrowded beaches (there is no public parking in this subdivision) and Ocean Sands tennis courts, this spacious Outer Banks...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Whalehead Retreat

Upgrades for 2025 supplied some new floor, fresh linens, the addition of a volleyball court and the garage will be converted to a theater room. Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsThis Whalehead home is the ideal...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Lost At Sea

“Lost at Sea” is the perfect oceanside escape. Your family can enjoy relaxing by the pool or soaking in the hot tub with a cabana bathroom and kitchenette just steps inside for a convenient vacation experience. Bask in the summer air on one of...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

TIEMPO SERA

Overview Tucked away on a private street in southern Ocean Sands, you'll find oceanfront seclusion. This Outer Banks vacation cottage has a timeless charm with its coastal inspired decor. You can enjoy the Atlantic from one of many...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

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.