If you didn’t know, the Outer Banks opened up the coolest, wildest, and splashiest water park last summer! H2OBX is the premier OBX water park that’s perfect for the whole family. Opening day this year falls on May 26th and we can’t wait! We’ve come up with the ultimate guide for navigating through H2OBX! From the thrill seekers in your crew to the ones that just need to relax, get a feel of what H2OBX has to offer your group!
A 2-person innertube thrill ride that’ll be sure to give you a good laugh and a great splash until the very end of the slide. Kids, teens, and adults will love this ride!
You have to be a minimum of 42″ (or 3.5 feet) tall. The ride is available in double or single tube. Single tube max weight is 300 pounds, and double tube combined max weight is 400 pounds.
2 per tube
Similar to Dune Runner, this splashy 7-story ride takes you through a partially enclosed slide at high speed! This ride is perfect for kids, teens, and adults!
Minimum of 42″ (or 3.5 feet) tall. The ride is available in double or single tube. Single tube max weight is 300 pounds, and double tube combined max weight is 400 pounds.
2 per tube
A heart-pumping, body slide that drops you down a tube with a splashy ending! This ride is great for kids, teens, and adults!
You must be at least 48″ (4 feet) tall to ride this ride. Maximum individual rider weight is 300 pounds.
1 rider
A Zero-G slide that launches you up a slippery wall and will have you saying “let’s go again!” by the time you come back down! This ride is perfect for kids, teens, and adults!
You must be at least 42″ (3.5 feet) tall. Maximum weight for 2 riders is 400 pounds, max weight for single rider is 300 pounds.
2 per tube
A splashy slide ride that takes you around a swirling bowl and to the end of the ride. This slide is wet and wild fun for everyone from kids to adults!
Minimum of 42″ (3.5 feet) tall. 2 rider tube max weight is 400 pounds, single person tube is 300 pounds.
2 per tube
The best wave you’ll catch at H2OBX! Choose from body board or surfboard and test your skills in the Flow Rider!
1 rider
An enclosed waterslide full of twists and turns that everyone in the whole family will love!
A minimum of 42″ (3.5 feet) tall to ride. Max weight for 2 riders is a combined 400 pounds. Max weight for individual riders is 300 pounds.
2 per tube
An open slide tube ride that’ll have you, your friends, and your family laughing the whole way through!
All riders must be at least 42″ (3.5 feet) tall. Maximum weight is 1,000 pounds total.
3 to 6 riders
A 6-story raft ride similar to the Riptide that’s fun for the whole family!
All riders must be at least 42″ (3.5 feet) tall. Maximum weight is 1,000 pounds total.
3 to 6 riders
An aquatic obstacle course complete with climbing wall, balance pads, and more! Engage in a little friendly competition and see who can get through the fastest!
This wave pool is perfect for those who can’t quite handle the bigger waves of the Cat 5 pool! Splash around with your kids or relax a little, this section of H2OBX is perfect for all ages!
A wave pool with the biggest man-made waves on the east coast! You’ll be sure to have fun splashing around and body surfing a few waves! (For those who aren’t the strongest swimmers, check out Twin Tides, or take a dip between wave intervals.)
A water-filled playground with flowing fountains, water guns, and a huge bucket of water just waiting to get dumped on the unsuspecting! Calico Jack’s Cove is the perfect place for the whole family to run around, get wet, and have fun!
A kiddie section for the tiniest of H2OBX visitors! Perfect for toddlers and little ones, Sand Pail Beach features fountains, 4 looping body slides, and a 3 lane race. Sand Pail Beach is the best place for your little pirate!
A 1,000 foot lazy river complete with cool water, waterfalls, and geysers. Teach’s Tide is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and let your worries float away. This attraction is perfect for the whole family.
Kids under 44″ (4 feet) tall must be accompanied by an adult
An entire family with single or double tubes
If you’re really looking to relax, pull up a beach chair in front of Cat-5 Bay, get a cool drink, and enjoy a relaxing day in the sun! If your whole family wants a place to hangout, you can reserve private cabanas complete with snacks, drinks, and complimentary locker!
H2OBX offers an awesome food court, places to sit and relax, and so much more! To get your tickets, follow the link here! Start your summer off with loads of fun, adventure, and plenty of memories at H2OBX!
Summer on the Outer Banks is amazing! Great weather, amazing beach time, and so many events makes the OBX super appealing during the warmer months; especially in June! See why you and your family should plan your vacation during the first official month of Summer!
During June, rates for vacation rental homes haven’t gone up to peak season prices. You still get warm, summer weather without the expense of renting a home during the middle of the season!
In the beginning and middle of June, many schools haven’t let out for the summer yet so you get first dibs on houses, less wait time at restaurants, and more space to set up your spot on the beach! What more could you ask for?
Less people means less traffic. During June, your drive to the Outer Banks (and back home) will be much quicker than traveling during the peak of summer! Plus, with our guide on how to avoid traffic, you’ll be out of the car and on the beach soaking up the sun in no time!
Did we mention how amazing the weather is during the beginning of summer? It’s not nearly as humid as the July and August months so you can genuinely enjoy being outdoors! The average temperature on the Outer Banks in June ranges from 83º and breezy during the day and 70º at night, it’s the perfect temperature to get out and explore or lounge on the beach.
With warm, comfortable weather comes warm, calm waters! The ocean temperature in June ranges from the low to mid 70s which is perfect for cooling off after lying in the sun! When the winds come up from the gulf stream, warm, clear waters appear! It’s the best time to get to the beach and take a dip.
Early June is the best time to visit if you’re looking for fun, family friendly events! Events like Dare Day, the first annual Food Truck Festival, The Soundside FunFair, and more are great attractions for you and your family to take part in when you visit the Outer Banks!
View our wide selection of Outer Banks vacation homes and plan your getaway to the OBX now!
February is coming to a close and March (and spring) will be here before we know it! With the weather beginning to warm up, there are so many events popping up all over the Outer Banks. Check out everything there is to do and see on the Outer Banks in this months’ edition of the OBC!
5:00 PM – 9:00 @ The Sanderling Resort
Calling all brides! The Outer Banks Vendors Meet and Greet is your opportunity to meet with talented photographers, videographers, event coordinators, and more for your big day! Everything you need to plan the perfect wedding on the OBX is all in one place. You don’t need to be a Sanderling bride to attend this can’t miss event. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, visit the Sanderling website.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ The Outer Banks Brewing Station
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Leprechaun themed beer mile at The Brewing Station! This race is chip timed with a backyard party after! The run is 21 and over only and prizes will be awarded to the overall fastest female and male. Wear your St. Patrick’s Day best and get ready to run! Run is limited to 100 participants and price is $30 per person. To register, visit the OBX running company website!
From Bladen St. + Virgina Dare Trail intersection to Driftwood St. @ 1 PM
Enjoy an Outer Banks tradition! The 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is full of fun, friends, and most importantly, candy! The parade route starts at the intersection of Bladen St. and Virginia Dare Trail and ends at Driftwood Street. The parade will start at 1 PM so find parking along the route and get a good seat early!
Recurring Daily @ Participating Restaurants
4 full days of food and fun, the Outer Banks Taste of The Beach weekend allows you to try different food and drink from multiple local restaurants! From wine dinners to tapas, this weekend is full of it all! Over 60 events are offered at over 30 different venues. Event pricing can range from $10 to $105. For a list of all events and vendors, visit the Taste of The beach website.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM @ The Family Recreation Park in Kill Devil Hills
A day of family fun, come out to the Dare County Parks and Recreation Easter EGGstavaganza! From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, kids can take part in face painting, egg spoon races, ring toss, and so much more. Even better, this event is FREE to the public!
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ The Whalehead Club
Run, bike, and run on the Outer Banks! This duathlon is welcome to all ages and skill levels and the registration fee is $70. The run course will take you through the historic villages of Corolla and the bike portion is a 28 mile bike ride through Northern Corolla including by the Currituck Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club. Each participant will receive a finisher award and a post race party will follow! For registration, click here.
8:00 PM @ The Waterside Theater in Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Learn more about one of America’s longest running mysteries. Join ghost hunters that have discovered paranormal activity on the site of The Lost Colony. See where ghost appearances have occured and learn more about the story of The Lost Colony of 1587. Adult tickets are $20, children ages 6-10 are $15, and children under 5 are free. For more information, visit the Lost Colony website.
10:00 AM @ Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head
Kites, Easter egg hunts, and an appearance from the Easter Bunny, this FREE event will get you in the Easter spirit! Fly Into Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! Enjoy the kite festival on Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Easter Egg hunts will be happening all throughout Jockey’s Ridge! For more information, visit the Kitty Hawk Kites website!
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ The Elizabethan Gardens
The largest egg hunt on the beach! Have fun at the Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by The Elizabethan Gardens! Members of The Gardens get in free, non-members pay standard admission. One child under 5 is admitted free with each paying non-member. Activities include egg spoon races, hat contest, musical acts, dancers, and more! Bring your own Easter basket for collecting eggs and prizes! This event begins at 10:00 AM. For more information, visit The Elizabethan Gardens website.
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