Whether you’re looking for a break from the beach, waiting for your vacation rental to be ready or simply craving a day of splash-filled fun, H2OBX Waterpark delivers. From thrilling waterslides and wave pools to lazy rivers, kid-friendly play areas and plenty of food options, here are 10 reasons families love spending the day at H2OBX.
1. It’s the Perfect Stress-Free Summer Day
Enjoy a day splashing in the water without worrying about rough surf, stinging nettles or blowing sand. Or having to haul everything you need over the dunes to the shore – everything you need is already here.
H2OBX is also a terrific option when you’re waiting for your vacation rental to be ready. It’s situated right along the main highway that leads to the Outer Banks. Simply pull over and spend the day at the park without the need to unpack anything from the car.
2. It’s Easy to Get To
Located just over the Wright Memorial Bridge on the mainland, H2OBX is conveniently close to the Outer Banks beach towns. Bridge traffic is typically not an issue heading here, and parking is free, easy and accessible.
3. It’s Big – But Not Too Big
H2OBX strikes that perfect balance for families. The park is large enough to offer something for every age and thrill level but not so massive that parents have to constantly worry about losing track of the kids.
4. Safety Comes First
The park is staffed with upwards of 60 lifeguards a day, all carefully trained and CPR certified, so families can relax and enjoy the fun with extra peace of mind.
5. There’s Plenty of Shade
Need a break from the sun? H2OBX has large, free “funbrellas” with seating throughout the park, and private cabanas are also available to rent for families who want their own relaxing home base. The whole family will enjoy a break in the shade, so bring the baby and stay through naptime while the grandparents get to enjoy a day with all the grandkids.
6. Little Kids Have Their Own Water Wonderland
For the youngest visitors, H2OBX features a play area and a zero-entry toddler-friendly water zone complete with mini slides and splash features designed just for them. Everyone loves floating in the all-ages lazy river, especially on a hot summer day. It’s the perfect way to slow things down between thrill rides.
7. So Many Ways to Play
All told, there are 30 different rides and attractions to explore at H2OBX! Kids can challenge each other with the obstacle course, leap over lily pads and play in the wave pool. Teenagers and thrill-seekers will love rides such as The Plank, which has a floor drop rush, the Riptide, which is a 50-foot thriller with dark twists and steep drops, Paradise Plunge, a nine-story freefall ride and the Endless Flow Waverider, where the surf is always good! The park’s raft rides hold up to six people: Facing each other while twisting and splashing through the ride together only adds to the laughs.
8. So Many Ways to Fill Your Belly
H2OBX offers eight different food and drink options, from barbecue, tacos and hot dogs to acai bowls and ice cream to grown-up beverages.
9. You Don’t Have to Stay All Day
Short on time? Take advantage of the twilight admission rate from 3 to 6 p.m.
10. The More People You Bring, The More You Save
Bring the whole gang because group discounts are available for parties of 15 or more.
Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, H2OBX is the perfect way to add a full day of resort-style waterpark fun to your Outer Banks vacation. Don’t miss it!
(252) 491-3000 | 8526 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point | H2OBXWaterPark.com
About the Author Heather Frese
Heather Frese fell in love with the Outer Banks when she was three years old. She grew up camping every summer on Hatteras Island, and her writing is deeply influenced by the history and wild beauty of the area. Her debut novel, The Baddest Girl on the Planet, won the Lee Smith Novel Prize and is set on Hatteras Island. 
