2026 Nags Head Nature Spots Guide

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

SWEET CAROLINA

Sweet Carolina is an easy walk to the beach and is a few minutes to the sound. View gorgeous sunsets, fish or crab from the Port Trinite dock. Step out front to community tennis courts and two community pools, one of which is right on the sound. The...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/28 - 7/5
$3,888  $4,475
$587 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,699  $2,990
$291 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,425  $2,679
$254 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,284  $2,519
$235 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,021  $2,233
$212 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,031  $2,233
$202 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,069  $2,233
$164 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,763  $1,841
$78 off
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...

SOUTHERN BELLE

Southern Belle is a gorgeous oceanside beach home, located in convenient Southern Shores on a quiet and private street, just a short walk to the beach! The house is beautifully decorated and has multi-level decks with built-in seating. Hardwood...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/29
$5,397  $6,991
$1,594 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

The Blue Dolphin

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Built for the Best ViewDive in at the The Blue Dolphin! Recently renovated and ready for your arrival, this 4-bedroom property is within eyesight of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sand Dollars

OCEANVIEW Frisco - Both the ocean and sound vistas are priceless with a vacation at handsome and accommodating SAND DOLLARS. Set the suitcases in the dry entry, as you start your vacation off right with a fast walk to the beach, or even better...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

3215 - Papa Duck

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New in 2026: All ensuites have a TV in the bedrooms. There are a total of 7 TVs in the house (5 ensuite bedrooms, 1 in...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Surfwatch 173-D

It doesn't get any better than this! Watch the waves roll in and catch the sunrise from the deck of this pet-friendly oceanfront home. The seashore is your backyard, and it's easy to access thanks to the private walkway with built-in seating on the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Daisy Duck 175-B

Style, comfort, ocean views, and a prime location will entice you year after year at Daisy Duck!The whole family will love splashing around in the large oceanfront community pool with direct beach access, located just across the street...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

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...

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...