KITEBOARDING DESTINATIONS
In-depth guides to the places worth the trip, and an Adventure Score for every US town: 0 to 100 for how much quality outdoor sport is close by.
IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Spots, seasons, travel and budget for kiteboarding. Highest Adventure Score first.
EVERY PLACE
Every guide and every US place we score, highest Adventure Score first for kiteboarding. Switch to “Guides first” to see the in-depth guides on top.
979 places
- Scored town92
White Salmon
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 89
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
- Scored town92
Odell
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 89
- Hiking 85
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
★ Guide91Hood River
OR, US · Water
The windsport capital of the world, where the Columbia River Gorge funnels legendary wind between snow-capped volcanoes.
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 90
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
Destination guide →- Scored town89
Carson
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Hiking 91
Known for: Roman Boulder, The Hook, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls
- Scored town92
Bingen
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Mountain Biking 90
- Kayaking 89
Known for: The Hook, Post Canyon, Columbia River Gorge Kayaking
- Scored town91
Cascade Locks
OR, US
- Hiking 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Climbing 98
Known for: Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, The Hook, Bridge of the Gods Boulders
- Scored town90
Stevenson
WA, US
- Hiking 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Climbing 95
Known for: Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, The Hook, Good Times Boulder
- Scored town90
Mosier
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 89
- Mountain Biking 82
Known for: The Spit (Sandbar), Columbia River Gorge Kayaking, Syncline Trail System
★ Guide81San Francisco
CA, US · Water
Golden Gate views, bay wind, and waves — urban adventure at its most iconic
- Running 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Hiking 93
Known for: Golden Gate Bridge Run, Bolinas, Angel Island State Park Loop
Destination guide →- Scored town84
Rowena
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 82
- Hiking 72
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, The Spit (Sandbar)
- Scored town83
Lyle
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 82
- Mountain Biking 78
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, Syncline Trail System
- Scored town71
Buxton
NC, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Surfing 85
- Kayaking 58
Known for: Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound Kayaking
- Scored town71
Frisco
NC, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Surfing 85
- Kayaking 62
Known for: Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound Kayaking
- Scored town83
Sausalito
CA, US
- Hiking 100
- Running 100
- Kiteboarding 100
Known for: Muir Woods Loop Trail, Golden Gate Bridge Run, Bolinas
- Scored town76
Bayview-Hunters Point
CA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Running 95
- Surfing 78
Known for: Alameda, Golden Gate Bridge Run, Mavericks
- Scored town73
Chenoweth
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 73
- Running 53
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, Mosier Twin Tunnels Trail
- Scored town79
Emeryville
CA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Running 91
- Hiking 88
Known for: Alameda, Golden Gate Bridge Run, Muir Woods Loop Trail
★ Guide61Cape Hatteras
NC, US · Water
Wind, wave, and wide-open sound — the East Coast's kiteboarding capital
- Kiteboarding 100
- Surfing 66
- Kayaking 37
Known for: Real Watersports (Waves), Outer Banks, Pea Island Kayaking
Destination guide →- Scored town68
Hatteras
NC, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Surfing 71
- Kayaking 62
Known for: Pamlico Sound, Cape Hatteras, Pamlico Sound Kayaking
- Scored town67
Avon
NC, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Surfing 82
- Kayaking 37
Known for: Canadian Hole, Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound Kayaking
- Scored town78
Mount Hood
OR, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Hiking 89
- Mountain Biking 78
Known for: The Hook, Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls, Post Canyon
- Scored town77
Piedmont
CA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Running 90
- Climbing 88
Known for: Alameda, Golden Gate Bridge Run, West Ridge Rocks
- Scored town70
Dallesport
WA, US
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 68
- Running 47
Known for: The Hook, Columbia River Gorge, Mosier Twin Tunnels Trail
- Scored town90
Cook
WA, US
- Climbing 100
- Kiteboarding 100
- Kayaking 93
Known for: Napoleon Boulder, The Hook, Columbia River Gorge