2026 Nags Head History Guide

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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...

005 | Jockey's Ridge View

This traditional Nags Head Oceanfront Beach Cottage offers unparalleled views of Jockeys Ridge and is located just steps from the Beach. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the shore or relax on the covered porch in the afternoon while watching the Hang...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Tortuga SWB-16

Tortuga is a gorgeous, 6 bedroom oceanside home on the sandy shores of Swan Beach, a remote area of the northern Outer Banks. With so many thoughtful amenities, Tortuga is destined to be your family's new favorite vacation getaway!Enjoy long days at...

  • Carova
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$4,737  $6,312
$1,575 off
5/30 - 6/6
$5,797  $6,973
$1,176 off
6/13 - 6/20
$7,536  $8,138
$602 off
6/20 - 6/27
$8,534  $9,360
$826 off
8/1 - 8/8
$8,534  $9,360
$826 off
8/8 - 8/15
$8,140  $8,742
$602 off
8/15 - 8/22
$7,308  $7,861
$553 off
8/22 - 8/29
$6,451  $7,186
$735 off
9/12 - 9/19
$4,646  $5,346
$700 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

TAR VALIER

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to Tar-ValierA beautiful oceanside, dog-friendly, property with a fenced yard and tons of extras for the people too! Enjoy the convenience of...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

881 | Jack's Shack

This comfortable family beach cottage is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy time together. Comfortably furnished, covered porch facing the Ocean, and a very well equipped kitchen are just part of what makes Jack's Shack a great vacation choice...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Kingsford 554

This bright and airy 4-bedroom vacation home, located on the beach road in South Nags Head, offers stunning ocean-to-sound views that are easily seen from the ample decking. Start each morning relaxing with the cool ocean breeze and a cup of coffee...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Bramasole

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates -BRAMASOLE is a Tuscan term which means to yearn for the sun. Unwind in this thoughtfully designed 6,700 sq. ft. home, with five separate living areas and furnished decks on every level, offering plenty of room...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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...

Island Attitude

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Avon — Water, water everywhere, as far as the eye can see. For those who crave it, then ISLAND ATTITUDE is the ideal place to satisfy your vacation dreams of glorious sunsets, ideal conditions for kitesurfing and boarding and...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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...

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...