Kitty Hawk Beach in the summertime.People are always asking us, "What is your favorite Outer Banks beach?" It's a tough question to answer, because the truth is, we don't have one.When it comes to the beach, or at least an Outer Banks beaches, all of them have a some characteristics in common.
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