2026 Nags Head Nature Spots Guide

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Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

SEA GLASS

This beautiful home has it all for your ultimate vacation getaway. Good ocean view and only three lots back from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean! 190 yards to beach access. Walk to shops and restaurants.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Twins, private bath...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
4/26 - 5/3
$2,734  $3,121
$387 off
5/3 - 5/10
$3,553  $4,085
$532 off
5/31 - 6/7
$5,322  $6,103
$781 off
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Oh Hatteras S-108

Looking for that perfect Hatteras Island home away from home? Welcome to Oh Hatteras! This specially designed Oceanfront cottage offers something for everyone on each of the 6 different levels.The beach awaits just over the dunes. Get some sand...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

5863 - Belvidere East

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located adjacent to the Wildlife Sanctuary, "Belvidere East" provides unimaginable sunsets over the Roanoke Sound and...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Gypsea Rose

Tucked into the Dunes of Southern Shores, Gypsea Rose offers the best of everything!  Step out and taste the salty air while you walk towards the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean on your private boardwalk to the beach. On those cooler nights, bring along a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Castle in the Sand

Welcome to Castle in the Sand, where every sunrise paints the ocean in hues of love and romance. Nestled ocean-side with a brand-new walkway leading you directly to the shore, this enchanting property is a testament to seaside luxury. As you step...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

Fun Factory

OCEANSIDE Waves – Island Pines Dr. — FUN FACTORY is not just a beach home; it's a sanctuary for those who crave relaxation and memorable memories where every moment is an opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. Freshly constructed in a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

L ESCALE

½ acre, plus a private and secluded setting among the trees in Seacrest. 255 yards to beach access.1,500 square foot living area on one level with wide doorways. 4 bedrooms (2 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with Bunk set), 2 hall baths (tub &...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/12 - 6/19
$2,112  $2,289
$177 off
7/10 - 7/17
$2,316  $2,485
$169 off
7/17 - 7/24
$2,302  $2,485
$183 off
8/7 - 8/14
$2,145  $2,180
$35 off

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the...

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...

Nags Head Town Park is nestled among the trees on the edge of Nags Head Woods and offers plenty of space for all types of activities. For kids there’s a playground with swings and slides, and for family and group get-togethers, grills and a...

Outer Banks Pier is one of the few fishing piers still standing on the Outer Banks, and it worth a visit even if you don’t fish. The ocean pier in South Nags Head was first built in 1959, and rebuilt after the Ash Wednesday storm in...