Beaches

Obx Jockey Ridge State Park Sandcastles

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I took this photo in the Outerbanks of North Carolina.  Go here for some neat sandcastle info.  Sand Castle Info Link  for World Championship of Sand Castle Building Sept. 2  Another Link   And Another Link

Houses, Condos, Cottages, Obx

This is the "Lighthouse" so it was dubbed.  It is located somewhere around Kitty Hawk, on the Beach Road or Hwy. 12.  I liked the authentic look of it.  It has several rentals in it.  Many of the condos all look uniform and alike, but this one was a little more unique.

Obx Sailing

There is lots of sailing opportunites in the outerbanks of North Carolina.  Several places can be found along highway 158 that offer sailing and kayaking lessons.

http://www.kittyhawksports.com/sailing.htm

http://www.kittyhawkwatersports.com

Shops in Outerbanks

Regarding the previous post from yesterday.  I guess I do have the name of the shop.  It is Beach Daze. 

Shops in Outerbanks

This particular shop rented kayaks and all types of things for the beach and water sports.  There are a few diffent shops that do this.  I did not catch the name of this shop, but loved the art work on the side of the building. It was located on the beach road, Hwy.12 close to Kill Devil Hills.

Obx Kiteboarding

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These guys are trying to get enough wind in their sails and get the momentum to take off.

Shops in Outerbanks

I thought this little eclectic shop down from our motel on the Beach road, highway 12, was so cute.  I would love to have a shop just like it.  The super shopping malls and stores are crowding out these little unique shops on many of the popular beach destinations anymore.

Obx Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding is quite a sport on the outerbanks.  With the ocean on one side and the bay on the other and with the wind, the conditions are perfect.  These guys get going, get the wind behind the kite and take off in their little surf boards and take flight.  They perform all kinds of acrobatics once up in the air.  This photo is kind of distant but maybe get a better view by double clicking on photo.

Restaurants in Outerbanks

                                                                                                                        

I love these Tropical Smoothie Cafes.  They have several of them in the outerbanks.  They serve deli type sandwiches, soups, breakfast items, and of course smoothies.  How can one resist, the perfect match to hot weather and the tropics?

Restaurants in Outerbanks

This place was only a couple of blocks from our motel.  It occupies some prime property on the beach front on Hwy 12 Beach Road.  By double clicking on the photo you can see the Condos and rental properties that are closer to the beach.  I wonder if this little place will eventually sell out and succumb to progress?