With its gorgeous
beaches, fresh seafood offerings, and kid-friendly attractions, it’s no wonder that Nags Head, North Carolina, has long been a go-to destination for family beach vacations. People began coming to the barrier island town in 1830, when it was established as North Carolina’s first tourist colony by a planter who wanted to get his family away from the malaria that was so prevalent in his home fields. And they’ve been coming ever since, seeking time in the sun and sand under their toes. Read on to find out what makes Nags Head such a primo vacation destination, from good eats to dreamy beach house rentals, and everything in between.
