Coastal Living…North Carolinas' The Outer Banks
Outer Banks, North Carolina
For a long time now people have known about the Outer Banks in North Carolina for the pristine beaches of white sand lapped by clear blue water.
Some believe the Outer Banks have become a little too well known.
During the summer season many of the beaches of the Banks, including Kitty Hawk, Duck and Nags Head to the north, and Morehead City NC, Emerald Isle, Salter Path and Atlantic Beach to the south become crowded and congested.
Tourists and residents alike are forced to crawl along the one lane road that runs in and out of the area. As these places catered to the tourist industry that sustained them, they sacrificed some of the character that smaller, quieter towns have retained.
The Duck, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head area is not much more than a commercialized strip, while the resorts of Emerald Isle, Salter Path and Atlantic Beach surrounding Morehead City have become full of the go-cart racing, arcade shooting, family-fun centers that even many families abhor.
True, you have all the necessities and large homes right on the water (although on top of each other as well), but lost in the shuffle are the quaint shops and quiet moments of true respite that temper our hectic lives.
During the summer months, a calm slice of secluded beach on the Outer Banks has become a commodity hotter than the sun overhead.
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Comments on Coastal Living…North Carolinas' The Outer Banks
Hi Bob,
I am planning on purchasing a second home in the North Carolina Coastal region. I have found several affordable oceanfront properties in North Topsail, NC. I would appreciate any information you can provide on this area? Thanks Bob, I love your articles!
Hi Joy,
I contracted for 18 acres right on the water with about 1800’
of frontage in New Bern, NC.
I like that area because there are very good services, cultural
activities, restaurants, shopping, etc.
I didn’t want to be in a strictly seasonal beach community, nor did I want
to be right on the water due to hurricanes.
New Bern is just southeast of the Topsail area which is between Jacksonville and Wilmington.
Topsail is a beautiful area, but you need to analyze “What’s important to you”.
I wanted more services, activities, nightlife, and medical facilities.
The other area I liked was Beaufort, just south of Morehead City.
Good Luck,
Bob