Beaches
A five-minute walk to the Village Beach Club's private beach access, plus miles of uncrowded Atlantic shoreline to wander.
The Village at Nags Head
Explore Nags Head & the Outer Banks from Sound Decision
A coastline you'll keep coming back to.
Explore
Sound on one side, ocean on the other.
Easy access to all sides of the island: two grocery stores and many shops and restaurants are within walking distance, while Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Manteo offer a huge selection of restaurants, activities, markets and shops. Pick your adventure — a five-minute walk to the Village Beach Club, or over to the private dock and park on the Roanoke Sound.
On the Water
Kayak and paddleboard from the Village's sound-side piers. Watch kite surfers, windsurfers and sailboats from the top deck.
Dine & Shop
Two grocery stores plus shops and restaurants are walking distance, with Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills and Manteo a short drive away.
Adventure
Surfing, boogie boarding, hang gliding at Jockey's Ridge, fishing charters, hiking, golf and tennis — all close by.
Local recommendations
A short list, from people who know.
Blue Moon Beach Grill
Locally loved Nags Head spot for creative coastal plates and craft cocktails.
Tortuga's Lie
Laid-back Nags Head favorite serving fresh local seafood with a Caribbean twist.
Lost Colony · Manteo
America's longest-running outdoor symphonic drama on Roanoke Island.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast — hang gliding included.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Stand on the spot where powered flight began, in Kill Devil Hills.
Bodie Island Light Station
Climb the iconic black-and-white striped lighthouse for sweeping views of the sound and sea.
See the full Outer Banks guide
45+ favorites: activities, restaurants and the beach gear we never leave home without.