Whalebone Travel Guide
Nags Head
Popular places to visit
Jennette's Pier
Fish for striped bass, flounder and bluefish or simply admire the oceanfront surroundings from this eco-friendly pier in North Carolina’s beautiful Nags Head.
Outlets Nags Head
You can do some window-shopping at Outlets Nags Head during your stay in Nags Head. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Admire the tallest sand dunes on the Atlantic coast, explore the maritime forest and see the shallow Roanoke Sound body of water in this unique state park.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
After visiting Nags Head Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nags Head. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
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.
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Climb the iconic lighthouse just south of Nags Head and experience spectacular natural views of Bodie Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Whalebone
Mia's Boutique Hotel
Excellent place to stay at OBX would highly recommend
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
A/C worked great, parking is easy, good location to beach.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sea Foam Motel
We had a king bed with an ocean view. We had the best experience. This place is not fancy, but it's everything this new married couple needed. Plus, we loved playing cornhole by the pool and waking up to the sunrise.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Shutters on the Banks
We enjoyed the quality furniture and decor items - the room and lobby/lounge areas are beautiful, and you can't beat the proximity to the beach. Very clean. My only disappointment was the breakfast. Even the coffee was terrible, and I'm not picky.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
The room was very clean. The breakfast bar offered a wide variety of food to satisfy everyone.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Our stay would have been better if not for the constant noise of hot-rods running up and down the highway well into the night. I guess our timing was bad since this happens annually in early May. There was also a very loud tenant above us that revelled in stomping until 11 at night. The restaurant ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whalebone
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.
South Nags Head
While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
