Beach-house rentals are a whole different ball game ... of Atlantic seafood and dishes with ingredients sourced from Outer Banks purveyors (recent items included crab hush puppies; Pamlico ...

For fewer crowds and a lazy beach day, head to Salvo, Rodanthe or Waves beaches on the southern half of OBX. And no matter which area you visit, you'll want to bring a kite: When the wind kicks up ...