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.

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.

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.

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

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Top hotels in Whalebone

Mia's Boutique Hotel
My husband stayed here for two nights and he said the property was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Direct Beach Access at my newly updated cottage in Nags Head, NC
Really great experience! Very quick walk to the beach (less than a minute). Very quick response to everything and very accommodating!
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Biscuit with egg and cheese was good!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills
Night staff is beautiful 😆
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Shutters on the Banks
Really nice hotel. Room was very clean, bed super comfortable. Staff friendly and courteous. Pool and hot tub clean and well maintained. Very close to beach, easy to climb stairs lead right to path through dunes. Breakfast was delicious, great variety of hot and easy to prepare items. Highly ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Great rooms and amenities were good.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
