Corolla, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil are the northern-most beaches in the Outer Banks which make them closest to me for travel purposes.  The nicest area I've been too though is the southern areas, nearer the SC border.  Topsail and Hatteras are more remote which is better for me.  All the commercial stuff attracts the crowds and that, I can do without.  If I have to be at the beach, I want as few people around as possible.

'I want a little sugar in my bowl, I want a little sweetness down in my soul... what's a'matter Daddy, come on save my soul, I need some sugar in my bowl, I ain't lyin'...'  Nina Simone, iconic