Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Kites. For over 40 years, and with locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to provide the most unique shopping experience with unmatched quality and service, as well as the most dynamic adventure offerings on the Outer Banks.
Experience More Adventure
Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.
Here are some of the activities offered through the Kitty Hawk Kites Adventure Center:
Hang Gliding Lessons
Kiteboarding Lessons
Kayak Tours
Paddleboarding Lessons & Tours
Surf Lessons & Camps
Jet Ski Rentals & Tours
Parasailing
Tubing
Fishing Charters
Dolphin Tours
Sailing Cruises
Aero Tours, Aerobatic Flights, & Flight Training
Wild Horse Tours
Beach Horseback Riding
1902 Wright Glider Experience
Adventure Ropes Course
Vineyard Voyage & Sunset Boat Cruises
Hobie Kayak Charter Fishing Tour
Golf - Kilmarlic Golf Club
The Lost Colony Tickets
Walking Ghost Tours
Tandem Hang Gliding
Pontoon Rentals
Inshore Excursions: Crabbing, Fishing & Island Exploration
Daytime Head Boat Fishing Trips
Wing Foiling Lessons
E-Foiling Surfing
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Experience More Fun
Kites, Toys, Games, and More!
Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, drones, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying or playing in no time! Always dreamed of being a mermaid? Kitty Hawk Kites carries Fin Fun Mermaid Tails and also offers Mermaid Swim Lessons too! Kitty Hawk Kites also produces more than 20 events annually, including 5 kite festivals on the Outer Banks.
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Experience More Style
T-Shirts, Footwear, Jewelry, and More!
Shopping for the perfect gift? Kitty Hawk Kites features one of the largest selections of t-shirts, fleece, Outer Banks apparel, jewelry, footwear, and more from brands such as Life is Good, Natural Life, Southern Tide, Yeti, Lokai, Corksicle, Freakers, and more. Looking for quality footwear? Kitty Hawk Kites carries a wide selection of leading brands such as Sanuk, Reef, Olukai, Rainbow, Crocs, and more.
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Hours of operation vary per location and activity.





- Air Tours
- Amusements
- Bike Rentals
- Boat Tours
- Educational Activities
- Fishing
- Hang Gliding
- Horseback Riding
- Indoor Activities
- Jet Ski Rentals
- Kayak Rentals
- Kayak Tours
- Kid Friendly Activities
- Kitesurfing Lessons
- Kitesurfing Rentals
- Paddleboard Rentals
- Paddleboarding Lessons
- Paddleboarding Tours
- Parasailing
- Rainy Day Activities
- Sailing
- Sailing Tours
- Surfboard Rentals
- Surfing
- Surfing Lessons
- Tours
- Wakeboarding
- Water Skiing
- Wild Horse Tours
- Wine and Beer Tours
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