Nags Head: Abalone Street
About
Nags Head: Abalone Street is a public beach access point managed by the Town of Nags Head, in North Carolina, about 2 miles from the town of Nags Head. It's a simple stop for getting onto the beach, with parking on site and no fee to use it. Weather at the nearby Manteo airport station is typically warmest from June through August, when July highs average about 86°F with lows near 73°F. September stays mild, with typical highs around 79°F and the fewest wet days of the warm months. Short walks are close by if you want a break from the sand. WB TR Historic Monument Trails is about 3 miles away, and FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and FR TR Freedmens Trail lie roughly 5 and 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Nags Head: Abalone Street
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Aug–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 48–72°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manteo Ap, NC weather station, 5.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan51° high36° low
- Feb52° high37° low
- Mar59° high43° low
- Apr68° high51° low
- May75° high60° low
- Jun82° high69° low
- Jul86° high73° low
- Aug84° high72° low
- Sep79° high69° low
- Oct71° high58° low
- Nov61° high48° low
- Dec55° high40° low
Where it is
- Town of Nags Head Beach Access · Public land
- Nearest town
- Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina · 2.7 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking2.7 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking5.1 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
