Ocean Shores activity guide
Kite Flying in Ocean Shores
Steady coastal wind and an expansive beach make Ocean Shores a natural place for first flights, stunt kites, and colorful family afternoons.
Plan your outing
- Best for
- Families, beginners, photographers, and experienced kite flyers
- Allow
- About 1–2 hours
- Best time
- A dry day with manageable, steady wind and an uncrowded section of beach
- Plan ahead
- Match the kite to the wind and keep clear of roads, people, animals, dunes, and power lines
Start with the conditions
More wind is not always better. A basic kite needs a broad clear launch area and a breeze within its recommended range. If the line is pulling too hard for a child, the beach is crowded, or gusts make control unpredictable, wait or choose another activity.
Ocean Shores has specialty shops where visitors can ask about an appropriate beginner kite, replacement line, and current flying conditions. Experienced flyers bringing larger or multi-line equipment should create extra separation from other beach users.
Fly responsibly
- Keep lines away from people, horses, vehicles, wildlife, and protected dunes.
- Never fly near power lines or during lightning.
- Give young children gloves when line tension or cold weather could hurt their hands.
- Wind up every line and take broken parts with you.
Tourism Ocean Shores publishes local kite-flying tips and festival information. Our long-form kite-flying guide offers more ideas for equipment and timing.
Plan with current sources
Hours, prices, access, and regulations can change. Confirm the details for your visit with these sources.
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