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Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures — Outer Banks Activities and Retail

About Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures

Address: 3933 S. Croatan Hwy., MP 12.5 Nags Head, NC 27959
Email: reservations@kittyhawk.com
Phone: (252) 449-2210
Toll Free: (252) 441-4124

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures brings together a wide range of things to do on the Outer Banks. With 26+ locations along the OBX & NC coast, visitors can arrange an adventure close to where they are staying.

Available experiences include:

Hang Gliding

At Jockey's Ridge State Park, guests can learn to launch, fly, and land their own hang glider on soft sand. Jockey's Ridge State Park is the largest active sand dune on the East Coast. Tandem flights with a certified instructor rise 2,000 ft above the Outer Banks.

Kayak Tours

Paddle through the Outer Banks on guided tours or with rentals available at several sites between Corolla and Ocracoke. Options include wildlife outings, sunset trips, and eco-tours.

Kiteboarding & Wing Foiling

The OBX offers ideal wind conditions and is one of the best places in the country to learn. Experienced instructors teach kiteboarding and wing foiling to participants at every skill level.

Dolphin Tours

These eco-tours search for wild Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins while exploring the wildlife of the Outer Banks. Biologists from the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research lead the tours.

Parasailing

A calm ride above the sound provides a bird's-eye view of the Outer Banks. Single, double, and triple flights are available daily.

Sailing Cruises

Guests can enjoy the sound from a 41-ft Ketch sailboat, with both daytime and sunset outings offered.

Sunset Boat Cruises & Vineyard Voyage

Travel across the Currituck Sound from Duck, NC to Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg, NC. The experience includes a taste of fine locally grown and bottled NC wine.

Soundside Excursions

Local captains take families onto the Roanoke Sound for fishing, crabbing, tubing, dolphin searches, or an afternoon on a private island. These excursions are perfect for families.

Kayak Fishing Tours

Pedal-operated Hobie Kayaks allow anglers to navigate hands-free while looking for Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and other fish along the OBX sound. The trips suit both beginners and experienced anglers.

Jet Ski Rentals

Yamaha jet skis offer a way to explore beyond the rental area and venture across the sound on guided Jet Ski Tours.

Surf Lessons

Instructors work with first-time surfers as well as returning participants who want to improve their skills. Private and group lessons are available at multiple locations.

Headboat Fishing & Fishing Charters

Fishing options range from relaxed daytime head boat trips to fully outfitted deep-sea charters. Adventures are available for every level, and no experience is required.

Airplane Tours

The Outer Banks has been First in Flight since 1903. Guests can fly above Jockey's Ridge and the coastline in a classic open-cockpit WACO bi-plane or take a scenic Cessna airplane tour. Both depart from Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo.

Stunt Kite Lessons

Expert staff teach participants to fly high-performance sport kites. The activity is designed as an accessible adventure for all ages.

E-Foil & E-Surfing Lessons

Instructors teach guests to glide above the water on an electric hydrofoil or surfboard.

Beach Horseback Riding

Horseback excursions pass through the Buxton Woods Coastal Reserve and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Hatteras Island, offering a distinctive view of the area’s natural beauty.

Wild Horse Tours

A personal guide leads visitors into the protected habitat of the wild horses of Corolla. Guests may see the iconic horses roam freely, run along the beach, and play in the surf.

Walking Ghost Tours

Lantern-carrying guides lead walks through downtown Manteo while sharing why the Outer Banks is considered one of the most haunted beaches in America.

Outer Banks Walking Tours

Scenic guided walks explore the history and culture of the OBX. Tours are available in Manteo, Duck, Pine Island, and Corolla.

Electric Bike Tours

Electric bike tours make it easy to experience the Outer Banks scenery on two wheels.

Outer Banks Retail

With 26+ retail locations, Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest retailer of kites, toys, flags, and wind art on the Outer Banks.

The stores also carry a leading selection of resort apparel, footwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sunglasses, gifts, recreation equipment, beach gear, and other items. Brands include Life is Good, Natural Life, and Southern Tide.

Amenities

Events

Hangin' with Santa

Presented By: Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head - Kayak, SUP, Surf Board, and Bike Rentals
Location: Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head - Kayak, SUP, Surf Board, and Bike Rentals
Dates: November 27, 2026 - November 28, 2026

Kites with Lights

Presented By: Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head - Kayak, SUP, Surf Board, and Bike Rentals
Location: Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head - Kayak, SUP, Surf Board, and Bike Rentals
Date: November 28, 2026

Visitor Reviews

The page includes 79 Yelp reviews from visitors describing enjoyable store visits, dolphin sunset cruise outings, and helpful, knowledgeable employees. Reviewers include Erin M., Kim S., and steve e., with review dates of 08/15/2026, 10/14/2024, and 04/14/2025. Recurring themes include the fun of discovering new merchandise, reasonable prices, comfortable boat experiences, easy group booking, and strong local knowledge from staff.

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