Nags Head: Gulfstream Street
About
Nags Head: Gulfstream Street is a public beach access point in North Carolina, managed by the Town of Nags Head as part of its Town of Nags Head Beach Access system. The nearest town is Manteo, about 3 miles away. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. As a simple walk-up access, it's an easy place to reach the beach without much planning. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Manteo airport weather station, about 6 miles away, show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with October cooling to about 71°F. Several short walks lie within about 7 miles. The closest are the BI BW Coquina Boardwalk, about 6 miles away, and the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail and FR TR Freedmens Trail, each about 7 miles away. Farther along, the Oregon Inlet Campground social trails are roughly 8 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: Gulfstream 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, 5.9 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
- Manteo, North Carolina · 3.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking5.8 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking6.7 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking8.1 mi
- WB TR Historic Monument TrailsHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)