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Bonnett Street Public Beach Access
4.8★ · 313 Google ratings · Nags Head, North Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away · free
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 20 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 34 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Bonnett Street Public Beach Access
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 27 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent facilities for families
On-site bathrooms, outdoor showers, changing rooms, and a sand volleyball court make this ideal for day trips with children.
Good soft sand and wide beach
The beach features notably softer sand than other North Carolina coast sections and offers ample space for walking and games.
Visit off-season for solitude
Fall and early spring offer peaceful, uncrowded beach experiences before the facility opens fully in April or May.
Wheelchair and cart accessible
A ramp over the dunes accommodates wheelchairs, beach carts, and visitors with mobility challenges.
Arrive early during summer
The parking lot fills quickly on busy weekends and peak season months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.6 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:10 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2919 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 340 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 20 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Bonnett Street Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bonnett Street Public Beach Access?
340 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bonnett Street Public Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 20 ft from the listing.
When is Bonnett Street Public Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
