I would check out the Sand Bar great restaurant. laid back atmosphere and some good food/entertainment. Also, The lighthouses, and Canadian Hole. There are alot of Kite surfers in that area. Just south of Avon. Also, make the trip down to Ocercoke. The beaches down there are deserted most of the year. I always stay down around Frisco/Hatteras because it is less crowded. Like mentioned earlier the beach, and the ocean are my favorite parts of the area..LOL