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With its 11 miles of sand, Nags Head Beach is a great place to go for traditional beach activities like swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. Anyone looking for more adventure can snorkel around several shipwrecks in the area, go dolphin watching, or go kayaking.

Fishing is another popular activity; a fishing license is required, and two public fishing piers are available. Vehicles are allowed on the beach during off-season, but a permit must be obtained from the town. The nearby Jockey Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States, and it offers excellent views of the beach.

Nags Head Beach, North Carolina
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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