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
Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Whalebone
Mia's Boutique Hotel
This was possibly the nicest hotel staff ever!!! And what a steal! Nice clean freshly renovated rooms, can’t beat it for the price !
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
It was okay, nice, clean room.The only thing the door would not stay shut
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Shutters on the Banks
Nice location, easy beach access.
Reviewed on 9 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
Apparently they only clean the rooms every other day. The pillows are miniature and the guide on the TV didn't work and from what housekeeping said, it hadn't worked for weeks and they blamed the cable company. You had to pick the channel to see what was playing.
Reviewed on 9 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.
