South Nags Head

Nags Head

A lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, a wooden boardwalk, and a grassy field.
A lighthouse, a wooden bridge, and a marshy landscape with a clear sky.
A white building with a black tower, likely a lighthouse, with a clear sky in the background.
A tall black and white lighthouse with a small white building at its base, surrounded by a grassy field and a white fence.
A tall lighthouse with alternating black and white stripes, surrounded by dry grass and trees.

Stay near popular South Nags Head attractions

A giant bluefin tuna sculpture, a sign for Oregon-Inlet.com, and a dock with boats.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

9.0/10 (180 reviews)
With a large range of boat choices, one of the eastern seaboard’s largest charter boat fishing fleets has options for all fishing enthusiasts, and non-fishermen too.
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Things to do

Manteo: Phantom Pirates & Poltergeists Haunted Walking Tour

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

P1,969
per adult
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks

P1,045
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
1 Hour Nags Head Tubing trip

1 Hour Nags Head Tubing trip

P15,383
per traveler
1 Hour Nags Head Tubing trip
Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson

P9,168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Turtles

Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour

P3,015
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour
Outer Banks Stand Up Paddle Adventures

Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure on the Outer Banks

P4,000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure on the Outer Banks
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Top hotels in South Nags Head

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

Dolphin Oceanfront Motel

2 out of 5
8017 Old Oregon Inlet Rd. Nags Head NC
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
"We loved this old school motel. The only negative at all is that the shower was tiny. That’s it, otherwise, we loved everything about the place. Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

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Dolphin Oceanfront Motel
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
8031 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Nags Head NC
Fully refundable
The price is P11,263 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P11,263
per night
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nags Head. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed there for a short family vacation and it was perfect for us. The room was clean, staff was helpful, breakfast was small but we enjoyed it. The oceanfront room gave an amazing view. The hotel cat was very friendly and my kids loved that the hotel had a cat."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
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Where to stay in South Nags Head

Find the best South Nags Head areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Ocean Side Court

If you're spending some time in Ocean Side Court, Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Whalebone

While visiting Whalebone, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outlets Nags Head.

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