Only way from Currituck to VA is on the beach and then it has to be opened. Probably not worth the effort to try and figure out.

LSS is Life Saving Station. Chicamacomico is one of the very best out there and is well worth the visit. You will have to pass right past it on the way between Hatteras and Bodie.

My first image of Cape Charles was with a 28-200 probably zoomed out (back in the antique film days - would have to search thru the books to even find the image). We were able to get some nice views of it two years ago during our Portsmouth Regional boat trip.

Plenty of hotels in the central OBX area. Several good sites to help with tourism. Also be sure to visit the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society web page as well as that of the Chesapeake Chapter for the VA lights.