# Kitty Hawk Kites

> Kitty Hawk Kites is an Outer Banks adventure, watersports, and retail company founded in 1974, best known for hang gliding lessons at Jockey's Ridge State Park and outdoor experiences across coastal North Carolina.

Kitty Hawk Kites helps visitors plan and book outdoor activities in the Outer Banks, including hang gliding, kiteboarding, parasailing, dolphin tours, kayak tours, jet ski rentals, fishing trips, and family-friendly watersports. The company also operates retail stores and an online shop for kites, beach gear, toys, apparel, gifts, and souvenirs.

Last updated: 2026-05-15

## Core Resources

- [Full AI knowledge file](https://www.kittyhawk.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded context about Kitty Hawk Kites, adventures, destinations, retail stores, and trip-planning resources.
- [Official website](https://www.kittyhawk.com/): Main website for Kitty Hawk Kites adventures, locations, events, and company information.
- [Adventure booking hub](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/): Main page for browsing and booking Outer Banks adventures.
- [Plan a Visit](https://www.kittyhawk.com/plan-a-visit/): Travel-planning guide for visitors choosing Outer Banks activities.
- [Locations](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/): Directory of Kitty Hawk Kites retail stores and activity locations.
- [Online store](https://store.kittyhawk.com/): Ecommerce shop for kites, toys, games, apparel, gifts, and outdoor products.
- [Blog](https://blog.kittyhawk.com/): Articles about Kitty Hawk Kites, Outer Banks travel, adventure activities, events, and kite flying.

## Adventure Experiences

- [Hang Gliding](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/hang-gliding/): Beginner lessons and tandem flight experiences at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head.
- [Kiteboarding](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/kiteboarding/): Kiteboarding lessons in the shallow waters and wind-friendly conditions of the Outer Banks.
- [Parasailing](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/parasailing/): Aerial ocean and soundside views for families, couples, and groups.
- [Dolphin Tours](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/dolphin-tours/): Boat tours focused on seeing wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins along the Outer Banks coastline.
- [Kayak Tours](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/kayak-tours/): Guided paddling tours through marshes, waterways, and coastal ecosystems.
- [Jet Ski Rentals](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/jet-ski-rentals/): Personal watercraft rentals and guided rides on Outer Banks waterways.
- [Headboat Fishing Trips](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/headboat-tours-fishing-charters/): Group fishing and sightseeing trips, including Crystal Dawn headboat experiences.

## Outer Banks Destinations

- [Nags Head](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/nags-head-kitty-hawk-kites/): Home to Jockey's Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding lessons.
- [Manteo](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/manteo-kitty-hawk-kites/): Roanoke Island waterfront destination near boat tours, fishing trips, and family activities.
- [Rodanthe](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/rodanthe-kitty-hawk-kites/): Hatteras Island destination associated with wind sports, kiteboarding, and coastal recreation.
- [Corolla](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/corolla-kitty-hawk-kites-monterey-plaza/): Northern Outer Banks destination known for beaches, wild horses, and family vacations.
- [Duck](https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/duck-kitty-hawk-kites/): Coastal village known for shopping, boardwalks, restaurants, and family-friendly beaches.

## Popular Visitor Questions

- [Best things to do in the Outer Banks](https://www.kittyhawk.com/plan-a-visit/outer-banks-best-things-to-do/): Guide for travelers comparing activities, tours, watersports, and family experiences.
- [Where to book Outer Banks adventures](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/): Central booking page for Kitty Hawk Kites activities.
- [Where to go hang gliding in the Outer Banks](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/hang-gliding/): Information about lessons at Jockey's Ridge State Park.
- [Where to see dolphins in the Outer Banks](https://www.kittyhawk.com/adventures/dolphin-tours/): Dolphin tour booking and activity details.

## Sitemap

- [Website sitemap](https://www.kittyhawk.com/sitemap_index.xml): Full sitemap index for kittyhawk.com.