Story Behind the Photo: Avalon Pier
Growing up in Virginia Beach meant lots of time at the beach for my family. Just not any beaches in Virginia. Odd? Not if you ask the locals. With thousands of tourists descending upon Virginia Beach each year, the Oceanfront long ago became a tourist mecca with high-rise hotels and condos, loads of gift shops and trendy bars and restaurants. Locals looking for a more low-key experience would venture towards the less crowded beaches miles away from the hustle and bustle of “the strip”. For those that truly wanted to get away from it all, however, the Outer Banks of North Carolina was the place to be, and still is today. Referred to as “OBX” often, the Outer Banks offer miles and miles of natural beaches, and really allows you to relax. My family was fortunate enough to own a cottage in Kill Devil Hills when I was growing up, and we spent nearly every weekend there and usually a week or two in the summer. This photo is of Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, where I spent many early mornings learning to fish.
Thank you for sharing the story. I can understand why locals are searching for less crowded beaches since I’m living in a small, typical tourist location, on the Swedish westcoast. I hardly visit the center during the tourist season. Btw: The pier looks unsteady
February 16, 2011 at 8:49 am
Thanks Anki! I know that pier looks bad, but it’s been there for years!!
February 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Great photo. We were on the OBX one year in October between hurricanes. We got there after one evac and left the day of another. Great timing. Beautiful place!
February 17, 2011 at 4:42 pm
You did have good timing! Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
February 17, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Elizabeth, your pics are really making me crave a trip to the beach! Nice work!
February 17, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Awwww…… I wanna go there…. my goodness…. “Speechless”
February 20, 2011 at 8:49 am
You should! The Outer Banks is beautiful any time of year!
February 20, 2011 at 11:58 am