This Is One of the East Coast’s Best Beach Towns—With Sandy Dunes, Historic Cottages, and 11 Miles of Beaches

This Is One of the East Coast’s Best Beach Towns—With Sandy Dunes, Historic Cottages, and 11 Miles of Beaches

It’s been a favorite for nearly 200 years.Sunset over a pier in Nags Head, North Carolina.Credit: Noel/Adobe StockKey PointsNags Head has welcomed beachgoers since the 1830s and offers 11 miles of coastline along North Carolina’s Outer Banks.Jockey’s Ridge State Park, water sports, a 156-foot lighthouse, and a 1,400-acre maritime forest provide plenty to do beyond the beach.Locally loved seafood restaurants, historic accommodations, and waterfro…