I was considering moving to Cape Hatteras but wasn't sure if it was the best coastal town or not.
Well, they do create a series of sheltered islands on the back side, so it would be good for storms and such if you wanted to live on the coast.
That is very important to me.  Hurricanes are a big concern.  I was trying to find out what the do for hurricane protection but maybe its the sand dunes?
Honestly these islands have survived onslaughts of wind and sea for thousands of years, I think they afford some great protection.