Chances are, one of our southern barrier islands — Bald Head, Oak, Holden, Ocean Isle, or Sunset — has been your beach for years. Look beyond the sand and surf, and you’ll find charming villages, acres of nature, and signature fried seafood, generations in the making.
JUNE 2018
If This Wave Could Talk
It might boast: Outer Banks breakers are the envy of the East Coast. Or it could share a tale: The world’s best surfer first got his feet wet in the shadow of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Ask nicely, and it might divulge a secret or two: About legends and landmarks — even where to find a clam cookout or a fine fish supper. After all, our waves have plenty of those, too.
A Feast of Love
Craig Love has turned surf culture into his own culinary style. Now, he’s got a kitchen full of surfers — from managers to cooks — who share his deep appreciation of the sea and all that it provides.
Ramblin’ Man: His Time, Her Time
When an avid outdoorsman marries a devotee of Crystal Coast no-wake zones, compromise is a necessity.
Miller’s Restaurant: A Burger’s Best Friend
More than 60 years ago in Davie County, hamburger met pimento cheese. The rest is history.
A Cherokee Elder’s Words of Wisdom
Lloyd Arneach shares the tribal lore that helped shape him — and his people.
Annex Surf Supply in Wrightsville Beach
Whether you’re a wave chaser in search of a surfboard or a coffee lover looking for a pick-me-up, Annex Surf Supply has you covered.
Wehrloom Honey in Robbinsville
At Wehrloom Honey, Aron and Jessica Wehr turned a sweet gift into a passion they share with the community.
Downtown: Swansboro
In this quaint, laid-back town in Onslow County, every turn leads you back to the water.