We were heading down toward the Hatteras Lighthouse on route 12 and looking for a good place to stop and enjoy beach. We wanted a spot with parking, bathrooms, showers (if possible) and we found it. Just south of Avon before Hatteras is a day use area facing the Pimlico Sound. It has changing rooms, shower, and bathrooms and a simple stroll across the street will take you right to the Atlantic Ocean side.
All I can say is it was a truly fantastic beach experience. The weather was wonderful and there was absolutely no one around. Puppy Dog and I spent about an hour strolling on the beach while Margaret was off running and we were absolutely the only ones around for as far as the eye could see up and down the beach. We were told by locals that the experience is not quite so tranquil during season, but I know where we will be going back to the next time we're on Pea Island.
