Favorite East Coast Beach vacation spot?

I lived for years at the beach and still visit the Outer Banks quite often. They would be #2 on my list with everything from deserted beaches to old timey cottages.

1 on my list though is Hilton Head. You can be going down the main highway and not even realize that there are businesses next to you because of the strict zoning (eg low wooden signs, all natural colors, stands of trees etc). Lots to do and great beaches