Barrier Islands. The flight from New York to the Outer Banks NC on a clear day is the only flight where I look out the window the whole time. It’s only 45 minutes yet is mostly an amazing view of the east coast barrier islands. 90% undeveloped pristine beaches all the way. These barriers in NYC are pretty much maxed out, yet drive or fly south just a bit along the coast and you can be on an isolated beach easy. #lowermanhattan #brooklyn #newyorkharbour #eastriver #coneyisland #statueofliberty #brooklynbridge #williamsburgbridge #475kentave