Kitty Hawk, NC

Kitty Hawk is the second town you come to as you cross the Wright Brother Memorial Bridge onto the Outer Banks from the north. Stretching from milepost 1 to milepost 4, Kitty Hawk is a classic vacation town.

 

Pelican flying through Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has grown into a summer resort area and boasts some of the best beach recreation on the North Carolina coast. Enjoy a round of golf at Sea Scape Golf course, visit the many shops and restaurants or just relax at the beach. Most of the beaches in Kitty Hawk have a very low dune line, providing some of the best ocean views on the Outer Banks. Whether you enjoy beachcombing, surfing, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, fishing, golfing, or shopping, Kitty Hawk has something for everyone!

 

 

 

The Kitty Hawk area is rich in history. Kitty Hawk also offers nature tours and entertainment. You can enjoy a scenic beach or the water with boat rental or watersport activities. In the evening you can explore some of the Kitty Hawk’s fine dining. Kitty Hawk can also be the perfect setting for a beachside wedding.

 


Kitty Hawk Attractions:

The Promenade

The Promenade offers activities ranging from a waterfall themed miniature golf course to a full size fairway driving range. If you want fun on the sound, you will find a watersports center with jetski and boat rentals.

 

Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve

The Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve is an 1,800 acre protected area. The Coastal Reserve is home to a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and is the only maritime forest in the state dominated by the bald cypress. Visitors can enjoy walking trails or access the area with small boats. The reserve also features a public boat ramp.

 

Aycock Brown Welcome Center

The Aycock Brown Welcome Center is named for local photographer and writer Aycock Brown, the first director of the Dare County Tourist Bureau who documented the area in over 100,000 photographs. The center offers promotional information about the Outer Banks area along with public picnic areas.

 

Sea Scape Golf Links

Nestled in the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, the Sea Scape Golf Links dramatic elevation changes with ocean views on several holes, incorporating maritime forests and sand dunes into the course for a special golfing experience.

 

Public Beach Access

Kitty Hawk offers public beaches with parking provided on nearby streets. The local Ocean Rescue performs lifeguard and ocean safety duties from Memorial Day until Labor Day.

    Shopping

    Kitty Hawk is famous for more than the Wright Brothers. Here you will find some of the most popular restaurants and shops on the Outer Banks. Explore bookstores, coffee shops, clothing shops, jewelry boutiques, and more.

    Dining

    Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is the home to many popular Outer Banks restaurants.  Even though this town isn't overly populated with vacationers, it gets very busy especially during the late afternoon.