Nags Head: Bainbridge Street
About
Bainbridge Street is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the Town of Nags Head as part of its beach access system. It sits about 1.8 miles from the town of Nags Head. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Manteo airport weather station put May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, while July is warmest with typical highs about 86°F and lows around 73°F. Several walking trails lie within a short drive. WB TR Historic Monument Trails is about 3.7 miles away, and FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail is roughly 4.9 miles off. FR TR Freedmens Trail is about 6 miles away.
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: Bainbridge 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, 5.4 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
- Nags Head, North Carolina · 1.8 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking3.7 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking4.9 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
