Whalebone
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Top hotels in Whalebone
Mia's Boutique Hotel
"Lovely staff, good location and reasonable enough price — a few minor issues that seem like they’d be easy and cheap to fix (the secondary lock on the door was snapped off, no iron or ironing board in the room, no full length mirror)."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Seahorse Inn and Cottages
"Definitely showing it's age. Very basic accommodations. It works in a pinch."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sea Foam Motel
"Right on the beach very clean and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Tar Heel Motel
"Our room was pretty good. The bed linens and beds seemed to be okay. But if you walked across the floor barefooted, the bottom of your feet were black. The hot water took forever to become warm and never got really hot. The ice machine is open for people to get the ice out with their hands if they ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Shutters on the Banks
"Very nice staff they were all very friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Mariner Inn and Suites
"Good"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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.
