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Make a Splash in The Northern Outer Banks

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The Northern Outer Banks is known for remote pristine beaches, its Corolla Wild Horses, its Maritime History, a 150 year old Lighthouse History, and its beautiful natural setting, but did you also know that The Northern Outer Banks is also known for its laidback family fun? It’s time to make a splash in your families Spring or Summer.

White Jeep on the coast of the Northern Outer Banks

Beaches

The beaches of Corolla and Carova are just the start of the fun. Yes, the beaches here are pristine, wide and natural, allowing plenty of room for you, your family and friends. No cramped beaches here. You have the room to run around and play games, boogie board, surf, or just relax. The 4×4 beaches of Corolla and Carova, with a parking permit, you can drive up, park and stay at the beach all day with everything you need in your 4×4 vehicle, making for some adventurous off-roading family fun.

Watersports

The Currituck Sound is the west side water body that separates Corolla and Carova from the Mainland. The sound provides a great opportunity to experience watersports on a different body of water here at the beach. Here you can participate in activities like eco-tours with kayaking, stand up paddle boards or get up in the sky where you can see a 360-degree view of The Northern Outer Banks from a parasail adventure above the water.

Family enjoying a waterslide at H2OBX waterpark

Family Fun

If you are looking for something a little more adventurous head over to the Mainland where the H2OBX Waterpark is an oasis for those wanting to get off the beach but still enjoy some water adventure. This Outer Banks themed waterpark features 30 rides slides and attractions. Rated the #1 Family Attraction on the Outer Banks.

Accommodations

Want to stay close to your lodging? You can choose from a multitude of vacation rental homes or one of our quaint hotels or Inn’s, either way you get to choose the amenities for your families lodging experience. Houses can be oceanside, sound side, or somewhere in between, either way, both sides of the peninsula are just a walk away to a body of water. You also have choices like pools, jacuzzi’s, game rooms, theatre rooms, full kitchens, outdoor living, and anything else you can dream of in your accommodation. Plan early, you have the ability to choose from many amenities but the sooner you book, the more choices you have available. Once you are here, you can have the time of your life with your family either in the comfort of your accommodation or in one of the many activities on The Northern Outer Banks.

For more information about The Northern Outer Banks and its beaches of Corolla and Carova, go to TheNorthernOuterBanks.com. Plan that next family vacation today!