Guidebook Nags Head
Sightseeing
Jockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers a 427-acre area, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. It is the most visited park within the NC park system.
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrJockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers a 427-acre area, and includes the tallest active sand dune system in the eastern United States. It is the most visited park within the NC park system.
Sightseeing
Fishers can rent equipment & supplies at this eco-friendly pier offering fishing lessons.
215 locals recommend
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail
Fishers can rent equipment & supplies at this eco-friendly pier offering fishing lessons.
Fishing Unlimited's 600 foot Outer Banks Fishing Pier is well known for it's great fishing and family atmosphere. Located in South Nags Head, it is the fishing pier nearest to Oregon Inlet. The pier is lighted and is open 24 hours a day. The historic pier has been serving fishermen for over 50 years! NO FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED to fish on our pier.
21 locals recommend
Outer Banks Fishing Pier
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdFishing Unlimited's 600 foot Outer Banks Fishing Pier is well known for it's great fishing and family atmosphere. Located in South Nags Head, it is the fishing pier nearest to Oregon Inlet. The pier is lighted and is open 24 hours a day. The historic pier has been serving fishermen for over 50 years! NO FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED to fish on our pier.
Food scene
Seafood spot & bar that also serves Caribbean fare, burgers & sushi in casual digs with a porch. Dine-in· Takeout.
153 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare Trail
Seafood spot & bar that also serves Caribbean fare, burgers & sushi in casual digs with a porch. Dine-in· Takeout.
Seafood & updated Southern comfort food in a cozy space with original artwork & a nautical theme.
161 locals recommend
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailSeafood & updated Southern comfort food in a cozy space with original artwork & a nautical theme.
Chill cantina featuring familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & fajitas, plus a full bar & kid's menu.
22 locals recommend
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
3924 N Croatan HwyChill cantina featuring familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & fajitas, plus a full bar & kid's menu.
Owned by a native fishing family, the market is the real deal, not some fancy store that happens to sell fish. An excellent selection of fresh seasonal fish and shellfish is available to choose from ---- depending on the time of year ---- including shrimp, clams, sea scallops, red snapper, swordfish, rockfish, mahi-mahi, grouper, tuna and flounder.
26 locals recommend
Austin Fish Company
3711 S Croatan HwyOwned by a native fishing family, the market is the real deal, not some fancy store that happens to sell fish. An excellent selection of fresh seasonal fish and shellfish is available to choose from ---- depending on the time of year ---- including shrimp, clams, sea scallops, red snapper, swordfish, rockfish, mahi-mahi, grouper, tuna and flounder.
This down-to-earth seafood spot is known as a local fishermen's early morning breakfast stop.
73 locals recommend
Sam & Omie's
7228 S Virginia Dare TrailThis down-to-earth seafood spot is known as a local fishermen's early morning breakfast stop.
Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier featuring a large deck, seafood eats, beer & live music.
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd
Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier featuring a large deck, seafood eats, beer & live music.
Hip smoothie shop serving up açaí bowls, ice cream & snacks in a quaint interior.
67 locals recommend
The Spot
2805 S Croatan Hwy
Hip smoothie shop serving up açaí bowls, ice cream & snacks in a quaint interior.
Unassuming, compact deli offering generous sub sandwiches & salads, plus prepackaged Italian meals.
It’s All Gravy Italian Eatery
6705 S Croatan HwyUnassuming, compact deli offering generous sub sandwiches & salads, plus prepackaged Italian meals.
Amazing sunsets.
Open during warm seasons, this restaurant offers a view of the sound & a menu of seafood & steak.
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkAmazing sunsets.
Open during warm seasons, this restaurant offers a view of the sound & a menu of seafood & steak.
Seafood, steaks & ribs, plus 18 beers on tap, in a relaxed setting with foosball & billiard tables.
41 locals recommend
Red Drum Tap House
2412 S Virginia Dare Trail
Seafood, steaks & ribs, plus 18 beers on tap, in a relaxed setting with foosball & billiard tables.
Coffeehouse
Colorful haunt offering in-house roasted coffee beans & baked goods amid local art & surf decor.
43 locals recommend
Morning View Coffee House
2707 S Croatan HwyColorful haunt offering in-house roasted coffee beans & baked goods amid local art & surf decor.
Nautically themed hangout with outdoor seating, espresso drinks, panini, beer & many wines.
88 locals recommend
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan Hwy
Nautically themed hangout with outdoor seating, espresso drinks, panini, beer & many wines.
Shopping
Outer Banks Boarding Company is a full service boarding company for surfing, skateboarding, skimboarding, bodyboarding and more.
14 locals recommend
Outer Banks Boarding Company
103 Morning View Pl
Outer Banks Boarding Company is a full service boarding company for surfing, skateboarding, skimboarding, bodyboarding and more.
Nags Head shopping at its best at the Outer Banks Mall located at Mile Post 14. Your visit to the Outer Banks is not complete until you stop by the Outer Banks Mall. Do your grocery shopping and visit all our other stores. We have a wide variety of food & beverage providers. Everything from breakfast to evening meals are available. The Outer Banks Mall also has a wide range of retail providers. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!
11 locals recommend
Outer Banks Mall
5000 S Croatan HwyNags Head shopping at its best at the Outer Banks Mall located at Mile Post 14. Your visit to the Outer Banks is not complete until you stop by the Outer Banks Mall. Do your grocery shopping and visit all our other stores. We have a wide variety of food & beverage providers. Everything from breakfast to evening meals are available. The Outer Banks Mall also has a wide range of retail providers. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!
Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
134 locals recommend
Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan HwyShopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
Located at Milepost 11 in Nags Head, Secret Spot is your go-to shop for surf apparel, accessories and boards. You’ll find all your favorite surf brands including Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, Hurley, Rip Curl, Sun Bum, Electric, Oakley and more. Come experience one of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, stoking customers for nearly 40 years in the same Nags Head, NC location.
18 locals recommend
Secret Spot Surf Shop
2815 S Croatan HwyLocated at Milepost 11 in Nags Head, Secret Spot is your go-to shop for surf apparel, accessories and boards. You’ll find all your favorite surf brands including Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, Hurley, Rip Curl, Sun Bum, Electric, Oakley and more. Come experience one of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, stoking customers for nearly 40 years in the same Nags Head, NC location.
This business has 2 locations. Their primary location is in Nags Head, but, they have opened a second location in Duck, NC at Soundside Shops. Make sure to check out both locations!
71 locals recommend
seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailThis business has 2 locations. Their primary location is in Nags Head, but, they have opened a second location in Duck, NC at Soundside Shops. Make sure to check out both locations!
Adventure
Hang Gliding at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head is an Outer Banks must! Take a Beginner Lesson with us and learn how to fly a Hang Glider on your first lesson. Each lesson is about 3 hours long and includes Ground School and 5 solo training flights. Reserve your spot today!
89 locals recommend
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveHang Gliding at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head is an Outer Banks must! Take a Beginner Lesson with us and learn how to fly a Hang Glider on your first lesson. Each lesson is about 3 hours long and includes Ground School and 5 solo training flights. Reserve your spot today!
Popular park offering playing fields, multi-use sports courts & a unique playscape for children.
74 locals recommend
Dowdy Park
3005 S Croatan HwyPopular park offering playing fields, multi-use sports courts & a unique playscape for children.
Amusement facility with aerial obstacles courses of varying difficulty levels, each with a zip line.
55 locals recommend
First Flight Adventure Park
6716 S Croatan HwyAmusement facility with aerial obstacles courses of varying difficulty levels, each with a zip line.
Ice Cream
Busy, beach-facing shack offering a wide selection of ice cream, sundaes & shave ice concoctions.
36 locals recommend
Booty Treats Ice Cream and Shave Ice
2600 S Virginia Dare TrailBusy, beach-facing shack offering a wide selection of ice cream, sundaes & shave ice concoctions.
Surfin’ Spoon is a radical little frozen yogurt bar established by professional surfer Jesse Hines in 2012.
125 locals recommend
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailSurfin’ Spoon is a radical little frozen yogurt bar established by professional surfer Jesse Hines in 2012.