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.
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.
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.
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 Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Wright Brothers Carolina Dunes Driving Tour
Top hotels in Whalebone
Mia's Boutique Hotel
The room was very clean and the value for the money was good, considering it's January, pets are allowed and the motel is an older model, lovingly restored by the current owners. The rooms were warm and everything worked. TV was large which was great if the weather tanked. My only comment has nothing ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan, 2026
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
The room was spacious, well equipped and very clean. The bed was not comfortable. Why too hard, and I like a firmer mattress. The breakfast was great. Everything you need to start the day. The staff was very pleasant. I had to walk to another building, across the lot for ice. Our ice machines weren't ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Just make sure you know some rooms are second floor.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Shutters on the Banks
The room was very clean, easy check in but was never told beforehand about the $50 fee required at check in for incidentals. Luckily I had a card available to cover this. The entrance to the Tower is pretty challenging if pulling a suitcase as there is not a ramp close by. My sink did not drain properly ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - Stay At the Beach
Beautiful room
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
The room was very clean and the staff very polite. The only concern was on our first night when the people next door held loud conversations throughout the night. The second night was much better with no noise.
Reviewed on 25 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 Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
