We used to go to the Outer Banks in the early 70's before it became so commercialized. We always rented a place on the beach and I could walk about two miles north from our place up the where the Sheraton (I think) was and I would not see 10 people along the way. I remember the sand crabs, the pier and most of all, having to bring our own wine to the local restaurants because the county was then dry. It was a very relaxing place to vacation at that time.