Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest sand dune on the east coast. Not only can you watch a great sunset from it but the family can go to the nearby 400 acre state park and have a memorable walk and picnic .

Was a top attraction for me as a kid, and now my children. Hike to the top with snacks and kites and enjoy the views . Kids will enjoy sliding down the steeper sand dune faces.

For the full experience of the 80- to 100-foot dune, try kiteboarding or sandboarding, which are allowed by permit during parts of the year in a designated area. . Read more

One of the most unusually beautiful parks in the US. Almost like being on another planet.

Free to check out so it should be on your list. Good spot for pictures. The sand is completely different than what is on the beaches .. So much softer

A hidden gem . Best sunset I've ever seen. Go a little before sunset and set up a blanket and snap a few pictures. Trek around in the sand. Great for flying a kite, too.

Always a classic. Feels like you're in the middle of the desert once you pass the first dune. See the ocean and sound at the same time.

4th of July you can see the Nags Head fireworks from the top of the sand dune . Park stays open late . Rangers provide some light at the end but it's a good idea to bring a flash light.

One word: AMAZING! You haven't stepped on a softer sand. Enjoy the view . One simply can't leave OBX without visiting Jockey's Ridge.

Beautiful place to walk, hang glide , fly a kite, take pics, enjoy a sunset ....

Great spot to surf the sand dunes & watch numerous kite flyers. The sun set is an amazing.

So, just how much sand will you find here? About 30 million tons - enough to fill 6 million dump trucks ! Enjoy your trek to the top. The view is a pretty amazing reward.

Definitely go check out this state park . My friend and I ran up and down and all around the giant sand dune ! It is an amazing place to visit when vacationing in the Outer Banks .

Awesome place to watch the sun set over the Roanoke Sound on the Outer Banks

Such a unique park . Giant dunes and so sandy! Worth the stop and it's free to walk around.

went the day after rain. The sand was cool, and still damp in areas, which was easy to walk on & saved our legs from the harsh sandy wind.

Climb to the top at sunset . There is not a more beautiful place than JRSP with the sun setting in the west and sound and ocean views on either side.

The sand is *hot* in the summer, so plan accordingly. Windy, windy, windy. But worth the trip for the sheer beauty of it all.

People often kick off their shoes in a big pile at the S. Croatan Hwy crosswalk entrance across from Kitty Hawk Kites and retrieve them upon leaving the dunes.

It was so beautiful at the top. It rained last night making the climb much easier. Do not miss !

Amazing view of the peninsula and fun hiking on the dunes.

Go early in the morning or late afternoon, if it is a warm day. Great to watch the sunset from also.

Enjoy the walk up the Dune & slide down on your board. Great place to view the sunset .

Pretty views , good workout, be sure to bring a water, hang gliders

Love to go there every year for the photo ops at sunset , and to see how the dune shifts over time. Read more

Go at sunset ! The view is amazing and the sand is cooler.

Please enjoy this free park while in the outer banks . The sane dunes are beautiful.

Dunes!!! Very cool and free!

Bring a water on your walk to the dunes!

Wear footsie socks- keeps feet cool and its easy to walk!

Amazing view . Love it!

Come and take some hang gliding classes

Fun to fly kites, hike and watch hang gliders

Don't be afraid to buy a kite across the street

Look a great sand dune ... made of sand. .. Well . Yeah.

Menacing storm clouds...

Fly the Wright Brothers' 1902 glider...it is amazing!!

One of my favorite places in the OBX!

Bring your kites! It's a fantastic place to fly them!

Be sure to use the restrooms before you begin your dunes adventure

Up for adventure? Try Kitty Hawk Kites' Hang Gliding School here.

Pack a lunch make a day of it!

Don't forget water, for you and your pets . :-)

July 4th they stay open late for fireworks

Knee board down the dunes!!

Like sand?

Bring towels!

Run, jump and fly down the sand dunes .