2026 Nags Head History Guide

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Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Sailing Away RI-114

Welcome to Sailing Away, your serene canalfront escape nestled in the picturesque town of Manteo on historic Roanoke Island. Just minutes from the waterfront charm of downtown Manteo, with its boutique shops, cozy cafés, and New England–style...

  • Manteo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Golden Hour on the Sound

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Just before the sun disappears below the horizon, there’s a warm glow as soft golden hues paint the sky. Some say this phenomenon creates an intimate and magical mood. Perched on the edge of the sound, the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

K8040 OBX Ridgeview 4 Bedroom Home at So...

Welcome to OBX Ridgeview by KEES Vacations! Surround yourself with coastal comfort at OBX Ridgeview. Less than 5 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, you're surrounded by all the best shops, restaurants, and attractions that Nags Head has to offer. Plus...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

AV-1B | Sand & Sea -

Immerse yourself in the laid-back beach lifestyle while relishing the prime location of this delightful Outer Banks retreat. Unwind and bask in the direct access to the beach, indulging in the invigorating surf and warm sand. This lovely Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

209 | Skipper's Cove

Ideally situated in South Nags Head, a quiet & relaxing area that offers spacious beaches & a laid back atmosphere that is only a short drive away to some of the area’s most outstanding restaurants including Owens' Restaurant, Basnight's...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

THE TALISMAN

Discover The Talisman — Your Hidden Oasis AwaitsAre you dreaming of an oasis that feels worlds away, yet keeps you close to everything? If so, The Talisman is your perfect vacation destination.Nestled on a lush, wooded lot, this spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/22 - 3/1
$1,536  $2,391
$855 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,536  $2,391
$855 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,536  $2,391
$855 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,536  $2,391
$855 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,536  $2,391
$855 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,686  $2,391
$705 off
4/5 - 4/12
$1,686  $2,541
$855 off
4/12 - 4/19
$1,686  $2,541
$855 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

THE OUTER BOURKES

Experience the best in oceanfront vacations! Highest quality amenities and upscale furnishings set the scene for this luxury home. Spend your beach vacation living luxuriously and surrounded in the beauty offered by this impressive home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

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.

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...