Nags Head: James Street
About
James Street is a public beach access point in Nags Head, North Carolina, managed by the Town of Nags Head. The nearest town is Wanchese, about 4 miles away. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times for a beach visit, with typical highs around 75°F in May and 79°F in September, based on averages from the nearby Manteo airport weather station. Midsummer runs warmer, with July highs typically in the mid-80s. Short walks are close by. The BI BW Coquina Boardwalk is about 3 miles away, and the Oregon Inlet Campground social trails are about 5.5 miles away. Farther off, the FR TR Freedmens Trail and the FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail are each about 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
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: James 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, 7.5 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
Nearby
- BI BW Coquina BoardwalkHiking3.2 mi
- Oregon Inlet Campground social trailsHiking5.5 mi
- FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg TrailHiking8.7 mi
- FR TR Freedmens TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
