Recreation - Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is a haven for those who love watersports. From fishing and boating to kayaking and parasailing, there is a lot of action here.
If you’d like to relax (this is vacation, after all) enjoy a yoga class or a massage. Bike rides can be fun for the whole family. No need to pack your bicycles; you can rent them from a local bike or rental shop once you get here. For more family fun, take the kids for a round of mini-golf. Anglers will be happy in Kitty Hawk with opportunities to fish from the shore or the sound. Whatever your pleasure, fun and adventure await you in Kitty Hawk.
158 Surf & Skate
- 3701 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 255-1581
At 158 Surf & Skate, you’ll find a huge skate, bodyboard and surfboard selection, and they offer two-week turnaround on custom surfboards and 24-hour surfboard ding repair. They also offer full rental and lesson services in skate and surf. And right next door is the only indoor skatepark on the OBX. See the listing for Skate Park at 158.
Barrier Island Fitness Center
- 1 Cypress Knee Trail, MP 1
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-0100
Barrier Island Fitness Center is a first-class facility in a tranquil setting in the woods of Kitty Hawk. They offer day and week-long passes. Enjoy the indoor pool and relax in the hot tub or sauna post-workout. The fitness room has free weights and cardio equipment. They offer aerobics classes. Tanning and massage services are available for a fee.
Bellalago Salon
- 5400 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 255-0635
In association with Top Nails, this is a full-service salon offering everything from haircuts and color to massage. They also offer bed tanning and Mystic spray tans.
Biking & Skating
- Throughout Kitty Hawk
- Kitty Hawk
- No phone
Kitty Hawk is an excellent town for biking. Along the Woods Road and Kitty Hawk Road you’ll find the Pruitt Multi-Use Trail, a paved path that is separate from the roadway and is ideal for biking, walking or rollerblading. To extend your ride into neighboring Kill Devil Hills, turn off of Kitty Hawk Road onto Moore Shore Road to connect to Bay Drive, a quiet road that follows the sound through a mostly residential neighborhood. Visitors can bring their own bikes or rent them while here along with necessary safety helmets. The state law requires that helmets be worn by those younger than 16 (including passengers) while riding on public roads or right-of-ways.
Bushin Kan Karate
- 5118 Lindbergh Avenue, MP 1.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-6636
Keith Seal has created a family dojo that offers training in the martial arts as a way of life, encompassing tradition, self-discipline, physical fitness and the search for spiritual enlightenment. In addition to the traditional karate training, this dojo offers an awesome adult conditioning class as well.
Children at Play, Inc.
- 3809 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-0290
This unique children’s museum was founded on the idea that the Outer Banks could use an additional place for children to explore, learn and use their natural creativity through play. They work to develop young children’s levels of physical fitness, health and creativity through hands-on learning activities that stimulate intellectual growth and curiosity. The interactive exhibits have Outer Banks themes and include a lighthouse, submarine and an aviation exhibit. They also have the “Ace Wonder Wall” with latches, switches and plumbing that kids can flip, ring, pull and build on. The Central American Market exhibit brings some bilingual cultural awareness to the youngsters. During the off-season they have Science Thursdays that include hands-on learning experiences that teach about such things as digestion, paleontology and the water cycle. This year they also made worm habitats and watched caterpillars turn into butterflies. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coastal Kayak Touring Company, North Beach Outfitters
- 1240 Duck Road, Waterfront Shops, Duck
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-6262, (252) 441-3393
You haven’t seen the Outer Banks until you’ve seen it from the water, and Coastal Kayak can take you there. They offer trips to four different areas of the Outer Banks: Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary (between Corolla and Duck), Kitty Hawk Woods, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the Dare County mainland. The Kitty Hawk Woods trip is the closest to the Nags Head area. Tours last two to three hours. The guides offer kayaking instruction if you need it, plus they narrate about the local history and ecology along the way. Single and tandem kayaks are available. Children are welcome as long they are at least 30 pounds, but certain trips are better for kids than others. Reservations are required.
Dock of the Bay Marina
- 4200 Bob Perry Road
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 255-5578
Dock of the Bay is a fuel dock and ships store. They have all your boating excursion needs covered with fuel, bait and tackle, wine and beer, snacks, ice and more. They are located at the end of Bob Perry Road, close to the public boat launch.
Integration Massage & Bodywork
- 5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, MP 2
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 256-0137
Whether it’s from a job, finances or family life, stress takes a toll and causes muscles to tense up, jaws to clench and backs to ache. Massage and bodywork calms the nervous system, promotes circulation, eases muscle strains and constrictions causing pain and helps to still the racing thoughts that may cause muscles to tighten in the first place. Owner and therapist David Henderson has 11 years of experience working with the needs of a diverse clientele. He uses a combination of deep intuition, experience and training in the sciences of anatomy, physiology and bodywork. He offers an eclectic blend of styles including craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage, Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage. He has a team of male and female therapists that works with him. They work with couples, groups and even on your best canine friend! He has a beautiful treatment room at the Outer Banks Yoga studio in Kitty Hawk and also works out of the Outer Banks Sports Center in Nags Head. If you prefer, he or his team will travel to you.
Kitty Hawk Kayaks, Kayak & Surf School
- 6150 N. Croatan Highway, MP 1
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-0145 or (866) 702-5061
Enjoy a kayak tour to some of the finest flat-water kayaking destinations on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School offers multiple specialty tours across the Outer Banks, including tours in Kitty Hawk Woods, ocean paddling, night paddling on Roanoke Island, Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges and in Corolla. Surf kayak lessons and rentals are also available. Ask about the overnight trips on the Roanoke River and their Coastal Explorer Camps for kids with field trips, surfing lessons and kayaking. The Surf School offers daily lessons standup paddleboard (SUP) lessons and three-day surf camps throughout the summe. And you can experience Yoga and surf retreats during the fall and spring. All instructors and guides are ACA and NSSIA certified. The friendly, professional staff promise your entire family will have fun.
Kitty Hawk Woods
- West Kitty Hawk Road and Woods Road, off The Bypass
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-8891
Kitty Hawk Woods is a unique environment: a maritime forest, shrub swamp and marsh. Totaling 1,877 acres, the Town of Kitty Hawk owns 461 acres with a conservation easement from the state. A diverse array of wildlife is at home in Kitty Hawk Woods. In some areas gray foxes, raccoons and white-tailed deer can be found. In marsh areas, a number of amphibians and reptiles thrive as well as river otter and muskrat. Birders will want to explore the woods for the hawks, wrens, herons and egrets that can be found in the woods and the marsh areas. Hiking trails with interpretive signs are available for day use only and are accessible from the main access points on Eckner Street, Amadas Avenue, Ridge Road and Birch Lane. The reserve office is located at 983 W. Kitty Hawk Road. Please respect this unique natural setting and stay on marked trails while exploring the woods.
Knuckle-up Fitness
- 3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 255-0609
Knuckle-up offers an alternative to the standard workout. Here you can take classes in kickboxing for fitness as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The facility includes a full-size boxing ring. They also have weight and circuit training equipment. For new local members, they offer a free training session with one of their trainers plus a free week of classes. Call ahead or stop in to register. Ask them about their boot camps!
Lotus Day Spa & Boutique
- The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk, Buccaneer's Walk
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-0800
Pamper yourself or a loved one at one of the most tranquil spas on the Outer Banks. They offer a relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere that soothes the mind, body and soul. Featured services are microdermabrasion, custom facials, therapeutic massage, reflexology and manicure and pedicure treatments. Dermalogica® Skin Care products are used exclusively in their treatments. Local artwork, including authentic sea glass and sterling silver jewelry and photography, makes great gifts or vacation mementos. Gift certificates are available for individual and package spa services. Small groups, such as wedding parties, are more than welcome, and they are open year-round. Reservations are recommended.
Moneysworth Beach Home Equipment Rentals
- 947 West Kitty Hawk Road
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-6999, (800) 833-5233
Rent a kayak for paddling in the ocean or sound. Moneysworth rents single and tandem ocean-style kayaks. Or, if biking is your pleasure, you won’t have to lug your bicycle all the way to the beach on your vacation when you can rent one from Moneysworth. They have bicycles for adults and children, and they even have baby seats and helmets. They offer free delivery right to your rental home.
OBXtreme Magic
- Various locations
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 489-9219
For out-of-the-ordinary entertainment, try to catch one of the amazing magic and comedy shows staged by world-renowned magicians Clive Allen & Tracy. OBXtreme Magic is a family-friendly show, and during the summer you can catch it at different locations around the Outer Banks. Call or check out their website for information and schedules.
Outer Banks Marathon, Gateway Bank Half Marathon, Outer Banks 8K, Buccaneer 5K & Fun Run
- Outer Banks
- Kitty Hawk
- Register Online
2011 marks the 6th Annual Outer Banks Marathon, and if you’re a runner or walker, you don’t want to miss this event on a flat course with awesome scenery and the spirited residents of the Outer Banks cheering for you all along the way. The two-day Race EXPO starts the weekend off on Friday, November 11 and is the first stop for participants to pick up their race number and shirt as well as to shop and visit with more than 25 vendors offering race gear and other local treasures. The 6th annual races start Saturday, November 12. The Outer Banks 8K, Buccaneer 5K and the 1-mile Fun Run begin at the First Flight High School track. The ever-popular Buccaneer 5K offers a more challenging distance for graduating one-mile Fun Runners. Then Sunday, November 13th is the Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon. Both are along a scenic point-to-point course. The full marathon begins in Kitty Hawk, leading runners along the Sound on Bay Drive, around the Wright Brothers National Memorial, through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest, past Jockey’s Ridge State Park, over the Washington-Baum Bridge and to the Finish in downtown Manteo on Roanoke Island. The Half Marathon is the latter half of the marathon course and begins in Nags Head, just north of Jockey’s Ridge at 7 a.m. Walkers are welcome to enjoy the course to the finale and the post-race Pirate Jamboree! Beginning at 8 a.m., participants and their family and friends can celebrate in the streets of downtown Manteo with beer, food and live music, compliments of Outer Banks Sporting Events and its gracious sponsors. 100% of the proceeds from this event are shared by two local non-profits: the Dare Education Foundation, working to maximize student potential by providing resources to benefit students and teachers in all Dare County Schools, and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation, providing financial assistance for families in crises. For information, training plans and to register, please go to www.obxmarathon.org.
Outer Banks Yoga & Pilates
- 5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Ocean Centre, Beach Road, MP 1
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 480-3214 for recorded information, (252) 305-3791 to speak to Michelle
Outer Banks Yoga & Pilates is a warm, inviting studio where you can enjoy a multitude of yoga classes from gentle/beginner to vigorous vinyasa, core-strengthening Pilates mat classes, graceful T’ai Chi and a variety of interesting workshops. In season they offer an early morning Beach Yoga class once or twice a week. You can drop in to any of their classes without a reservation, and they have plenty of mats and props available for your use, so don’t worry if you left yours at home. Unwind after your travels with their multi-level Karma Yoga class on Sunday afternoon (karma means it’s by donation). They love to do private classes for individuals or groups either at your rental home, on the beach or at the studio. Plus, their wedding yoga is a great way to relax and de-stress during those hours leading up to your big day. Gifted massage therapist David Henderson also works out of this space (see the listing for Integration Massage and Bodywork). Oh! Did you know that during the summer they also have a satellite studio space in the Loft at Savvy Home in Duck? See their website for class descriptions and schedules for both locations.
Seascape Golf Links
- 300 Eckner Street, off The Bypass, MP 2.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-2158
Seascape is a Scottish links-style golf course located in Kitty Hawk among windswept dunes. Call ahead to reserve a tee time. Rates include a cart and green fee. Look for special rates for afternoon and off-season play. The course features nicely groomed tees and greens. The restaurant, Seascape Bar & Grille, serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. In the pro shop you’ll find gear and golf club rentals. Several tournaments are held at Seascape each year. The course is open year round.
Skate Park at 158
- 3701 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 255-15811
Right next door to 158 Surf & Skate is the only indoor skate park on the OBX, with a 20-foot-wide and 4-foot-tall half-pipe with a 10-foot vert wall. You can become a member or pay to skate each time, plus they offer private lessons for adults and kids. Call to reserve the park for a birthday party or a private crew session with your buds. Active in the community, the owners sponsor skate contests year round.
Spa Vogue
- 3708 N. Croatan Highway, MP 4.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 480-0555
A full service spa and salon, Spa Vogue is the place to go for the pampering you deserve — skin care, facials, massage and body treatments, mani-pedis and more. They love girl groups, so bring in your bridesmaids for a pre-wedding treat. They are also strategically located right next to Diamonds n’ Dunes. Here’s a perfect idea: Get your man a massage at Spa Vogue and then send him over there for your birthday present!
The Promenade Watersports
- 105 Promenade Lane, The Bypass, MP .5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-4400
The Promenade has something for the whole family! They are situated on an amazing soundfront location just as you cross the bridge from Currituck and have equipment for water sports of all kinds. You can rent Jet skis that accommodate up to three riders, sailboats, pontoon boats, kayaks and fishing skiffs. They even have windsurfing equipment, and for the adventurous spirits there’s parasailing. Ask about sailing and windsurfing lessons. Additionally there is a great putting green, mini-golf course and a driving range.
Wave Riding Vehicles
- The Bypass, MP 2.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-7952
Wave Riding Vehicles has been on the beach since 1980, and in that time their wave of porpoises logo has made their surfboards one of the most recognizable on the East Coast. The shop is huge, with equipment for all the board sports: surfing, bodyboarding, skimboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. They offer surfboard rentals and a full line of surfboard repairs. In clothing, WRV carries top name brands as well as plenty of unusual and hard-to-find labels. The women’s section in particular is full of boutique choices of clothing and accessories. They also have tons of swimwear for women, men and kids. In addition to this location in Kitty Hawk, they also have stores in Virginia Beach, Haleiwa, Hawaii, and now in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. One thing that’s great about this surf shop is the vibe of appreciation for your business.
