Best 190 things to do in Nags Head, NC

See the Outer Banks coastline, sound, and barrier islands from the air

Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescence under the night sky

Cruise Roanoke Sound and look for bottlenose dolphins and coastal birds

Cast for coastal fish from a spacious Carolina-style center console

Sight-cast the inlet and backwater from a spacious center-console boat

Paddle Ginguite Creek into Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve on a calm 2-hour tour

Paddle crystal-clear kayaks through Roanoke Sound for a personalized view of Bodie Island Lighthouse and local wildlife.

Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound

Paddle brackish marsh creeks to a secluded beach on a 2-hour guided kayak tour

Paddle after dark beneath a full moon or look for glowing water

Paddle a calm forest creek with beginner-friendly guidance

Learn to paddle calm bays and explore Kitty Hawk's coastal marshes

Learn surf fundamentals with certified instructors and in-water wave help

Weekly beach gear rentals with delivery options

Build surf skills with certified instructors on the Outer Banks

Paddle a calm creek through Kitty Hawk Woods with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle coastal waters after dark with a chance to spot bioluminescence

Paddle at your own pace with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals

Learn paddleboarding in Kitty Hawk’s calm bays and salt marsh waterways

Paddle Pamlico Sound marshes and look for coastal wildlife at sunset

Cross Currituck Sound for a winery tour and private tasting

Set your own course on a private pontoon boat in the Currituck Sound

Self-guided water time with safety gear and launch instruction

Set your own pace with a self-guided watersport rental