2026 Nags Head History Guide

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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Seascape Cottage

Seascape Cottage is a charming coastal retreat nestled on the scenic Seascape Golf Course. Designed for relaxation and coastal living, this beautiful home features a spacious fenced-in backyard with a private 16' x 30' pool and a wet bar, perfect...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Top O' The Dune HKN-S

Located on the renowned wide beaches in the center of Nags Head, you are certain to find all the amenities to make your beach vacation everything you dreamed it could be at Top 'O The Dune. Your en suite deck, overlooking the ocean, is a perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Ocean View Retreat 36

Located in the prestigious community of Villages at Ocean Hill, Ocean View Retreat is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with high elevations offering outstanding views with good spacing between homes and only 100 yards to the beach access. Just go down...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$7,613  $8,213
$600 off
8/23 - 8/30
$7,103  $7,403
$300 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

3678 - Easterduck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Level 1 Twin Bedroom flooring. Easterduck is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Outer Banks vacation home ready for you and your family...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

GST-P2 | Golden Strand Condo P2

This Oceanfront South-End, Corner Unit is spacious, comfortable, & nicely decorated features Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views, Large Gated Community Pool & Kiddie Pool, Elevator, Luggage Carts, Gated Playground, & Picnic Area...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Paradise Found S-21

Searching for that perfect Outer Banks oasis for your family vacation? Well, look no further. Welcome to Paradise Found. This newly renovated jewel is in the tranquil village of Salvo. Just 4 lots from the beautiful beach, it’s easy to get some...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Basnight

Pet friendly starting 2026! Basnight is a premier oceanfront home located in the desirable Pine Island Limited development, ensuring a modern and pristine vacation experience. It is the combination of expansive capacity and flexible sleeping...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 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.