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THE PAMLICO SOUND MAKES VACATIONS UNIQUE Vacationers Enjoy Recreation and the Best Sunsets on the East Coast

HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C -- The waters that surround an island often contribute to its character, and the Pamlico Sound, the ’s quieter counterpart, sets the slower pace of life on Hatteras Island with its calm waters, saturated sunsets, endless views, and open starry skies.

A low, sandy barrier island, Hatteras Island sits 30 miles “out to sea” from the mainland of . The “sea” between the island and the mainland is actually the Pamlico Sound. Part of a large interconnected network of , the sound is part of one of the biggest estuaries in the United States, second only to the . Alive with waterfowl, fish, crabs, shellfish, marsh grasses, seals and turtles, the sound also serves as an important habitat for spawning fish like striped bass, shad and herring. Even larger species like can occasionally be found spending time there. Fed by inlets from the Atlantic Ocean and freshwater rivers to the west, the sound water is a brackish mix of salt and fresh water and is shallow throughout, with an average depth of 5-6 feet. These shallow depths, paired with the soft sandy floor, make it an attractive place for kids to play and swim and have helped make Hatteras Island a world-class kiteboarding and watersports destination.

A Soundside Vacation “We choose to rent a house on the sound not only because the views are wide-open and amazing, but because our family likes to spend all day on the water, boating, fishing, crabbing, stand up paddleboarding and swimming. Some of us may head to the ocean for a while, but we all come home to enjoy dinner together every night in the glow of the setting sun. Then we soak in the hot tub underneath the millions of stars visible in the unpolluted night sky. It’s truly a giant breath of fresh air coming from New York City.” said vacationer Kathleen Holmes.

Some soundfront vacation homes have their own dock or walkway and a number of neighborhoods on the sound have a community sound access or boat ramp. Surf or Sound Realty manages premier vacation homes, while homes on the sound may be valuably priced there is no shortage of amenities, like elevators, private pools and hot tubs.

“We’re known for offering some of the Island’s most spectacular oceanfront homes, but the soundfront experience is one that’s equally incredible. No matter where you stay on Hatteras Island the ocean is never far away.” said Ann Wood, Vice President of Marketing for Surf or Sound Realty.

Surf or Sound Realty, a premier vacation rental and property sales company since 1978, manages premier vacation homes in all seven villages of Hatteras Island and hosts thousands of vacations each year. For vacation information, please visit www.surforsound.com or call 1-800-237-1138.

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