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    Coquina Beach

    4.7 (17 reviews)

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    You can drive on the beach with an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permit but the area in front of that lifeguard stand is restricted.
    Courtney K.

    Bottom Line: Great beach on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with a nice bath house and accessible overlook. Aside from the lovely beach this federally managed strip of the Outer Banks also has foot rinse nozzles, a bath house, outdoor showers, changing rooms, a water fountain with a bottle filling station and a large parking lot. Coquina Beach is just south of Nags Head and is located within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Of course the real draw to this beach is the beach itself - a wide and soft sanded beach with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and even some views of the Bodie Island Lighthouse. The beach is a great place to watch shore birds and to go shelling for all sorts of shells including the beach's namesake - the coquina. Aside from the lovely beach this federally managed strip of the Outer Banks also has foot rinse nozzles, a bath house, outdoor showers, changing rooms, a water fountain with a bottle filling station and a large parking lot. One of the great features of this beach is a wheelchair accessible ramp to a lovely overlook. During the summer months there is a lifeguard on duty daily. There is a ramp where 4x4 vehicles can drive on the beach with an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permit. Driving on the beach in the vicinity of the lifeguard stand is not allowed and there are signs indicating that perimeter. Overall, a really nice beach to which admission is prepaid through federal tax dollars.

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    Coquina Beach, in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, is considered by locals to be the prettiest beach in the Outer Banks. Tourist attractions range anywhere from on-shore fishing to the wild horses that roam on the beach to people of all ages enjoying a vacation. Coquina beach is also known as a "gay hot" spot not a gay beach but it has gay hot spots. http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/South_East/North_Carolina/ It is listed a surf spot on occasion but usually it doesn't have high enough waves as they average one foot. When I was there there were no waves at all. But it is worth checking out for it's seclusion and beauty.

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    Hands down the best beach in OBX. It's a hidden gem. The ambience is worth the drive every time. There is a clean bath house. Normally there's always two lifeguards on duty. We love coming here.

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    It's a very clean beach. Pets allowed, plenty of space (parking can be a little crowded) and very family friendly. I had a great time!

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    Great beach on the Outer Banks. Nice shower facilities, and rarely crowded.

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    Jockey's Ridge State Park - View

    Jockey's Ridge State Park

    4.7(200 reviews)
    16.2 km

    Jockey's Ridge State Park is one of the best spots to visit in the Outer Banks. The massive dunes…read moreare incredible to see and fun for kids to climb, run around, or roll down. It's the tallest living sand dune system on the East Coast, and the views from the top are amazing, especially at sunset. The visitor center has some neat exhibits about the history and ecology of the dunes, and the rangers are helpful with tips on where to go. People are out there flying kites or even taking hang gliding lessons, which makes it a lively place. Admission is free and it's a unique experience you don't want to miss.

    A must see state park inNags Head. Absolutely swing by next time you're in the Outer Banks around…read moreKitty Hawk or the Nags Head. There are amazing sand dunes, where you can literally go fly a kite! Not for the faint of heart or the tired of legs, be ready for the weather and to climb dunes. There is a lookout at the end of a boardwalk area if you just want to take a few quick pictures. If you need a kite, Kitty Hawk Kites has a small shop at the park to grab some essentials. You can also skate down the dunes if you're adventurous. We had so much sand covering us once we got back in the car but it was 100% worth it. They do have a rinse off spot next to the welcome center/restrooms. Pro tip: baby powder will help you brush off sand once you're ready to head home

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    Jockey's Ridge State Park - Like an endless desert!

    Like an endless desert!

    Jockey's Ridge State Park - Deserted putt-putt castle

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    Deserted putt-putt castle

    Harvey Public Sound Access - The pavilion.

    Harvey Public Sound Access

    5.0(1 review)
    10.0 km

    Bottom Line: One of Nags Head's best kept secret and a great place for adventures and spectators…read morealike. Harvey Public Sound Access, aka Harvey Sound Access or Harvey Soundside Park, is one of those places that you debate yelping because you kinda want to keep it a secret. But, Harvey Public Sound Access is a public park and information about it is already in the public domain so here we go . . . As the name implies, this narrow public space is located on the sound at Mile Post 16 and gives locals and tourists alike access to the sound. There is a launch here for small waterctaft like kayaks, jet skis, kite boards and windsurfing whatchamagigs. For those trailering their water toys there are several long parking spaces to accommodate that set up. If watersports isn't your thing this is a terrific spot for spectating! There are several picnic tables under a pavilion offering spectacular views of all the action on the sound. Unless you are wanting to reserve the park for a private event, picnic tables are first come, first served. It's not uncommon to see locals relaxing here while on their break from work. Amenities at the park includes the pavilion, bathrooms and a water fountain. I think there might be a grill and power outlet too. If you're looking for a place to swim in the sound this isn't it because there's not a beach per se. (For sound side swimming I recommend the beach on the south side of Jockey's Ridge State Park.) Overall, this is a wonderfully serene and entertaining spot in Nags Head.

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    Harvey Public Sound Access - Watching dolphins or porpoises close to sunset.

    Watching dolphins or porpoises close to sunset.

    Harvey Public Sound Access - A nice view for breakfast in the gazebo on a Fall day.

    A nice view for breakfast in the gazebo on a Fall day.

    Harvey Public Sound Access - One of the many views I enjoyed.

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    One of the many views I enjoyed.

    Baltic Street Beach Access

    Baltic Street Beach Access

    5.0(3 reviews)
    18.2 km

    Ample spots for public beach access along Virginia Dare Trail. Baltic Street Beach Access is one of…read morethem. Baltic Street offers 15 parking spaces and 2 handicap spaces. Wooden stairway and ramp leading to the beach. It has a port-o-let and no shower. Well marked, clean, and easy to locate.

    6/23/20 The road way to the beach is not to far from the…read moreocean. The steps up to the ocean are designed for the handicapped or people carrying a lot of stuff. You can take the direct approach and just walk up the stairs if you want to. However, for the handicapped, there is no easy way of getting down the stairs to the hot sandy beach...most wheelchairs won't do well in soft sand. For those who did get into the ocean or are just covered in sweat, there is a shower at the bottom of the stairs. There is also a Portable Pottie too. This is if you can make it from the beach to the toilet. Hopefully it's not occupied. Your other two options are back to the place you're staying...or an aqua dump off in the ocean...its less messy...but... Anyhow, I have passed this parking lot/beach access many times but never thought about it. Guess when you are stay at another person's house, you notice things you might not have noticed before. Ths time is now 16:31 (4:31pm) and today has been a lazy day. I did go on the ocean, but I had to do it alone. Tomorrow maybe a different story. From the house I am staying at, I can see the comings and goings of family's visiting or leaving the beach.

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    Baltic Street Beach Access - 6/23/20

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    Baltic Street Beach Access - 6/23/20 The water slide makes everything cooler.

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    6/23/20 The water slide makes everything cooler.

    Cabana Boys Beach Services -OBX - 10x10 tent and 6 chairs

    Cabana Boys Beach Services -OBX

    5.0(4 reviews)
    22.7 km

    I can't express how professional, honest, caring, and exceptional Cabana Boys beach service was…read more The owner Don was so accommodating, so kind, and followed up continuously to make sure everything was being set up according to plan. Dakota was professional, efficient, timely, and reliable. We had zero issues with their service during our stay and we cannot wait to use them next year when we return. There are so many companies to choose from in OBX but this one here is the real gem. Thank you so much Don and Dakota, you really made our vacation special!

    Donnie did a fantastic job setting up our full service beach vacation. Very professional and…read morecommitted to making your vacation as relaxing for you that he can. We had 12 beach chairs, 3 umbrellas, 2 coolers filled with ice and 6 water bottles for 6 days. All of the equipment was in excellent condition and comfortable. Donnie was always on time and very flexible with your hours if requested. Well worth paying for this service and worth every penny. What a nice service not to have worry about traveling with chairs and umbrellas for one but then to have it setup and broken down for you daily is spectacular. I highly recommend this service with this guys. They are above and beyond others I saw and they even threw in a trash can set up right next to our spot. He is there earlier than anyone else so you're guaranteed to get the best spot.

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    Cabana Boys Beach Services -OBX - View of the beach from under a Cabana Boys tent

    View of the beach from under a Cabana Boys tent

    Cabana Boys Beach Services -OBX - Our setup the first day

    Our setup the first day

    Cabana Boys Beach Services -OBX - Chair

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