Kitty Hawk Kites — Virginia Beach
Kitty Hawk Kites — Virginia Beach is a watersports & rentals outdoor recreation and watersports operator in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, located at 305 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach outpost of the Outer Banks' Kitty Hawk Kites — kayak, SUP, and surf rentals and lessons at the Shops at 31 Ocean, with a documented military discount.
The Virginia Beach outpost of the Outer Banks' Kitty Hawk Kites chain sits at the Shops at 31 Ocean, a short walk from the sand, renting and selling kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and surfboards alongside kiteboarding and hang gliding gear. The shop books guided kayak eco-tours and SUP and surf lessons, and it is one of the few outdoor outfitters in the city with a documented, ongoing military discount, verified through ID.me: 10% off select recreation year-round, rising to 20% off between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
- Military Discount
- Surfing
Amenities
- Kayak, SUP, and surfboard rentals and sales
- Guided kayak eco-tours
- Retail shop
Know Before You Go
- Best for: a documented, ID.me-verified military discount (10-20% off)
Visit
- Address: 305 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 351-3959
- Website: https://www.kittyhawk.com/locations/virginia-beach-kitty-hawk-kites/
Last verified 2026-07-10.
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