Just got back from a week in San Clemente....quaint, nice beach, relaxing...loved it!
I'm looking for a timeshare for next April in the the Outer Banks. This will be our first time in this area and we're not sure which town to stay in. It looks like we will be able to choose from Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and possibly Rodanthe. We're looking for a quaint town with a nice beach and a lot of good restaurants. We have a seven-year-old, so we also need to take this into consideration. Any input would be very helpful since we know nothing about these towns!
I have been going to the Outer Banks all my life, 45+ years. While Duck is more remote, it is by far the most quaint to me. If you stay at BIS Duck, shops, restaurants, markets, bike paths, a spa, the Sound for water sports, are all within walking distance. There are no fancy timeshare accommodations in the Outer Banks. They are all rustic. Duck will be fine for visiting the other towns; Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Rodanthe is very remote. As was previously stated, it's a great place to go fishing.
The Outer Banks is pushing more and more towards a three-season beach area. The Taste of the Outer Banks is a great annual event held in March. I owned a timeshare for many years in Duck (week 12) at the end of March. Many times the weather was beautiful.
Outer Banks Beach Club is more centrally located in Kill Devil Hills; however, most of the shopping and restaurants will require getting in your car.
I vote for Duck. Enjoy!