The gentleman working at the shop (who I think was the owner) was very helpful and friendly. I heard him helping out many people and answering questions while we were browsing. We had never flown a kite before and when we went, there wasn't much wind, so we weren't sure if we could get a kite up in the air or not. We asked if they offered rentals, and he said that he has loaner kites that we could fly if we wanted at no charge. I thought that was super nice. We were able to get our loaner kite in the air and it was cute to hear families tell their kids to "look at the mermaid in the air!" I was able to make some good memories and spend an idyllic afternoon flying the kite, and I really wanted to support the business so we bought our own kite. It had a duck design and it's super adorable and easy to fly. read more

Story time: my friend decided to borrow a kite to fly since he loves kites, and he did actually do pretty well. The wind was strong and as he let the kite fly up and up he didn't watch the end of the string and POP, the ring left his hand and made its way to the marina. It caught on the very last boat possible and now here we are with no rental kite, but after 40 minutes working with Marina staff trying to figure out how we can get it down, we go back to the kite store and the wonderful woman running it tells us that normally that kite costs $40 but since he lost it she'll just charge $20! I fully expected to get scalped but she was actually very nice. There's a lot of super cool kites in the store, not the least of which is the 4 string one, but I forgot the name. I suck at kite flying but anyone who has an interest or passion should check out this store! read more

Kite Flite - The lost kite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Great kite shop in Seaport Village. In San Diego, there are actually only a few spots to find these types and quality of kite. They have all kinds from simple ones for kids to high-end stunt kites. They also have these cool string hammocks, garden spinners and all kinds of toys and clever gadgets. Prices are actually reasonable and, I'm not sure how it works exactly but, they have some sort of kite lending service. It's hard to miss, just follow the bubbles along the boardwalk. Just a note about the staff. Marci is amazing. She's got a great laugh, is super friendly and has been working in the Village for a long time so she knows everything and is fun to chat with. If you're headed to the beach or the park this is a great spot to find something occupy the kids and adults. Fun!! read more

Ordered something online. They processed the payment but never sent out the product weeks later. Both phone numbers just ring and ring. They eventually responded by e-mail and said sorry in response, but haven't mailed out the product or given us our money back a week after that. Very dubious. read more

I happened upon this store when I was doing my Christmas shopping. They have amazing kites!! I was racking my brain to see who I could get one of these cool kites for. Cuz I was "Christmas Shopping" and therefore couldn't get one for me. I love how creative they are. The man at the counter was super helpful. And one thing I loved, he played with the toys when kids came in. He showed the kids, and explained to them, how they work and how to beat use them. That's small business at its best!! You don't get that service in the big box stores. You get that kinda great customer service at smaller businesses, like Kite Flite, that take the time to know you and what you're looking for. Go fly a kite!! But first, stop here :) read more

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Kites galore and other flying devices adorn the walls and ceilings of this colorful store. The shopkeeper adds to the playful energy of the place with his eagerness to demo some of the airborne toys and strike up conversation with customer. If you're for kites - or anything self propelled that might fly - this is your Seaport Village destination. read more

walking around seaport village and decided to stop in this cute little shop. we were greeted by the friendly owner who explained to us his top sellers and what kids like. my husband ended up buying 2 foam planes that can do loops or glide depending on how you orient the structure. we've already flown it at our local park and it is a hit! definitely recommend buying. after we left, we noticed you can buy the same model on amazon for cheaper but i definitely recommend supporting small business. the guy that owns this shop was so friendly, we will definitely be back when we're in town :) read more

I have to say, I felt the peppy and positive energy the minute I walked through the door! The salesperson was enthusiastic and energetic and spoke about his products with so much passion. I really loved the bright colors everywhere - you get that vibe before even entering the store! The salesperson took personal time to show me how some of the kites, etc. worked, which I appreciated! The customer service is really above and beyond at this place :) Would highly recommend it for any kite enthusiasts out there! :) read more

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Support local family businesses! Vast selection of kites, lawn ornaments and other things you can toss in the air. Location is right by the grassy area so you can fly your kite after you buy. Customer service is AMAZING- friendly and very helpful. read more

Always great customer service! Fun little kite shop in seaport that you can borrow kites to fly at! Highly recommend checking it out

1 class place! Nicholas was so helpful and nice to my 2 children while searching for a kite. Lots of nice goodies in here also. What I really appreciated was how Nicholas went through each type of kite for kids, beginner to an experienced version. Nobody does this anymore and made my decision easy: The kites here are top notch on build quality and many to select from. I liked there hammock and whirly birds too for the backyard. 5 stars plus baby read more

This is a kite shop. Yes, that is a thing. You'll come to Seaport Village, walk the boardwalk, see kites being flown, stare in awe, and then notice a kite shop. Then, if you have an ounce of inner child left in you, you'll find your feet carrying you inside to at the very least, take a look. You'll have sticker shock at first. These aren't your cheap $5 children's kits from party city or the grocery store. These are QUALITY kites made for everybody from the beginner to the stunt kite flyer. This is EXACTLY how it happened for both me and my friend Ashley as we were at the shops to get some Ben & Jerry's. A children's character kite with run you $35 and an entry level "grown up" kite with a single string will cost you $45. You're not just purchasing a quality kite, you're supporting a small business. The shop owner, Jim, wants to make you look good since you flying a kite in front of his shop is basically free advertising! We bought a Prism Brand Zenith 5 model kite for $45. It is a no frills, sleek-looking, "grown up" kite that practically flys itself! Jim set us up for success and taught us how to assemble the kite, which was easy, and gave us basic tips and advice to get the kite into the air! It worked like a charm with the winds in front of the shop and we were INSTANTLY flying with neither of us having had any kite flying experience! We saw a man that had several kites as well as a small child also flying a character kite from Jim's shop. The man saw us, came over, and basically gave us expert flying lessons and it was an amazing experience! The man admitted to "having a relationship" with the kite shop, as we noticed that all of his kites were the same ones sold in the shop! We didn't mind at all and we're grateful for the experience! Is it costly and is there a markup? Absolutely. Could you buy the same kites for $10 cheaper at REI? Yep. Would REI or Amazon have given you lessons in how to assemble the kite and expert flying lessons? Nope! You have to come here to get that! That experience, plus the PERFECT beginner spot are 100% work the convenience, location, and EXPERIENCE of flying your own kite! My friend Ashley bought the kite and I fully intend on borrowing it to fly again or maybe investing in my own! read more

Kite Flite is a whimsical colorful shop tucked away in Seaport Village. The varied collection of flying objects is enough to match any of your kite or flying toy needs. I got a DIY assembly two-part helicopter top, both pieces in pink. The owner, Kevin, took our group outside to the front of the shop and showed us how to fly our toys. With a flick of the wrist, we sent the heli-tops shooting up skyward, against the backdrop of the still bay waters, dusk's faint light twinkling off of the water. Kevin told us his story, how he had come to own the shop, following the advice of his grandpa who told him to do what he loves. The very toy he was showcasing was what piqued his interest in things that fly, and after getting a degree in business, he followed his passion and made the shop his own. Kite Flite is a really cute place in such a scenic location. read more

Kite Flite - Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a horrible experience. I'm a fairly experienced kite flyer. I've flown and am pretty good at the four string kites. Multiple 2 string kites as well. I bought a micro sport kite that stacks and they said it needs very little wind. I paid $200 for this piece of crap. It didn't come with the string so I couldn't fly it right away. I live 300 miles away and I can't return it. I finally purchased some string for it and the stackable kite wouldn't lift off at the beach. Plenty of wind. I'm very disappointed and am out $200 bucks. So if you want to waste $200 of your hard earned money on a piece of plastic that won't fly, go right on ahead and buy from this store. Listen, I'm just pissed. The store is a nice store. But the product that they sell is very cheap. Its my own fault for trusting the guy in the store. . read more

I have a blast walking into this cute kite shop in San Diego Seaport Village. I never ever knew they existed till today. Came here for an event that I was attending and I have learned that there is a Kite club in San Diego~?!!! Such a mind blowing wonder. I was loving it! I chatted with the shop clerk (Dave) about the culture that I came from. In Taiwan, its a favorite pastime that I have a very fond memory of it. By coming to US and find no one fly kites anymore. I was bummed out by it. Until today, finding it still in existences in San Diego! My goodness. I can only said I somehow missed out, but thanks to the shop clerk, he directed me to their club's website: Www.sandiegokiteclub.org And they are usually meet at Tecolate Shore in Mission Bay. Go checked it out. Cuz I will for real~~~!!!! read more

Kite Flite - Orange propeller!!!! This remind me of a Japanese Comic book: Doraemon!!! - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Last week to the date, I went back in time 24 years and was 8 years old again! Here's the scoop as to how I traveled back in time. I've been meaning to go in this store for 7.5 years since I moved to San Diego to randomly purchase a kite to fly, but for some reason, just never managed to do it. Well, lo and behold, as fate (or sheer randomness) would have it, the sun was shining bright, the wind was right, and it stepped inside in search for a kite! The sweetest man ever --DAVE-- let me borrow a kite for a test ride, and I instantly went back in time! I could not stop smiling from ear to ear and completely immersed myself in the moment, as if I was in my own "8-years-old" world. I definitely knew I had to purchase a kite for my own within the first couple minutes. And did I purchase a kite? YOU BET I DID! I returned the beautiful, colorful, butterfly kite that Dave let me borrow and purchased the same exact one because it gave me so much joy. I even named it Aerial because of the flight my butterfly kite takes in the sky. Not only do I love and appreciate my new toy, I truly appreciate the man who was sooo kind to me that day. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KINDNESS DAVE! You really made my day!! :D read more

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This shop has a huge selection of kites. There are so many fun and colorful designs of kites as well as various toys and accessories that are great for a family day at Seaport Village. read more

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I stopped by here during a Yelp Elite event as this shop was participating in the event. I normally would not find myself in a kite shop but there I was. The staff were nice people and they even gave me a gift! Thanks! read more

man at the cashier was sweet and knowledgeable! we loved our first kite-flying experience in seaport read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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Large selection of kites for amateur hobbyist and professional kite flyers. If your interested going fly a kite I would encourage you stop by here if your in the area. Parking can be a hassle but its worth the trip and hassle. read more

This is a great stop to a vacation in San Diego. It was so much fun to fly a kite on the windy ocean beaches! The woman working was friendly, bubbly and knowledgeable about kits. Got one that easily fit in a suitcase with a durable holding case. Will have many future days enjoying it. They did a great job! read more

::. San Diego, California .:: Seaport Village is comparable to Shoreline Village in Long Beach. It's also connected to a nice park along the marina; The perfect place to fly a kite! Surrounded by the waters of the San Diego Bay, the wind is almost sure to be blowing. Walking along the bay with my son, I immediately noticed all the kites in the air. I really wished I had a kite. I glanced to my left and what do you know? There's a kite shop right in front of me. Perfectly placed and brightly decorated. Great opportunity to create a quality memory. If you're like me, and you've never flown a kite in your life. Don't be intimidated. They have just the kite to make you feel like a pro. The shop is full of color and fun things to look at, and also very organized. The staff are all professionals. You could tell that they love what they do. I had a lot of questions and the owner was very patient. Pointing out all the different styles and price ranges, he helped me find what I was looking for. A simple kite that was easy to put together, not too expensive, and would last me a while. PERFECT! They're most popular kites are $29.99 -Simple and fun, with just a few sticks to put together. The one I chose, and recommend was $39.99 -Simple and fun, with NO STICKS to put together. Ask about the "PARAFOIL-5 Kites" or "Flip Kites" They do carry less expensive items as well as more expensive kites. But like anything, you get what you pay for. They also carry lawn decorations and wind ornaments. Pretty much anything you can think of for a nice windy day. The owner gave us a tutorial on how to get our kite in the air and even tied our string for us. Tucked away with our picnic basket, my son and I love our kite. Turns out to be very relaxing. If you don't have one, they even let you try them out. read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

I bought 2 dancing birds, via the mail, they cost $45.00, a piece. When I received them, one was crooked. I emailed the owner Kevin, he requested a picture, which I sent. He said I could mail it back for a new one, or he'd give me a $10.00 discount on another one. I just thought $10.00 was way too low for a plastic bird, that most likely, cost a fraction of what he's selling them for. Plus, I'm pretty sure they sell a lot, (they are so darn cute). I'm writing this review stating poor customer service read more

This shop makes you want to buy a kite! I haven't been here in over a year, but today my friend and I were inspired to go kite shopping since it was such a nice day, and we happened to be in Seaport Village. The shop keeper was friendly and very helpful, and my friend ended up buying an adorable kite- very colorful, made in the image of a happy looking poision dart frog. We took the kite out to a grassy open area nearby and the wind sung under the kite and lifted it up into the air effortlessly. I always used to have this image of people struggling to get kites up into the air with a running start, but this was quite literally the easiest kite in the world to fly. We were able to lounge about on the grass while the kite remained aloft for over an hour. Excellent shop with great products! read more

Kite Flite - Our purchase! So cute! - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

A nearby restaurant told us that if we go to this kite shop and ask if we can fly a kite for free, the kite shop will let us. So, after lunch, we stroll towards the kite shop and I say, "Rumor has it that you lend out kites for free" and sure enough, the man behind the counter gave us an "easy flyer". We had a blast flying the kite and ended up buying an "easy flyer". Great marketing strategy! -------------------------------------------- Follow Your Money at www.ExpenseTracker.us read more

Bright beautiful kites for all ages. The colors are fun and you can't help but smile. They have easy to fly kites for $29 and more elaborate flight pieces in all types of shapes and sizes. They have lots of spinners for the porch and lawn. We were even given the chance to go out and fly one to "test" it. I was really tempted but I was short on time. They have a website www.kiteflightsd.com and ship anywhere. Note to self for a gift! read more

Seaport village is a great place to fly kites! We wanted to upgrade my daughters kite since the $6 one from toyrus just wasn't cutting it. I did my research on Amazon and the kites at this store are priced very similar. We went with the most popular kite they had and it was priced at $29.99. They have a ton of designs to choose from. John I believe who was the owner was very helpful. He even fixed our old kite we brought in that we did not purchase at the store free of charge! My kids had a blast flying their new kites. Worth every penny :) Minus one star because they said they validated my parking ticket but we still had to pay...bummer! read more

Kite Flite - Storefront right along the water - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came in this place and browse around numerous times. Too many times than I could count. And finally came to get a kite to fly around seaport. They had a few choices. Some for beginners to some that are more for advance higher end flyers. Lil mama chose a panda kite. It's $29.99. It's one of their most popular kite. They have over a dozen designs to choose from. The gentleman working helped us put the kite together. Seriously quick and easy. And he even showed us a tip on where to hide this stick that's the most important part of the kite. Really excellent service. T&T then had such an awesome time flying the kite around. Lil mama jumped up and down trying to reach for it. Too cute! read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely wonderful kite store! Have an absolutely amazing section of single lines, dual-lined framed and foil kites, and revolutions as well!! Excellent stock of Prism and many other smaller easy-to-fly kites. Great store for all ages! Absolutely wonderful staff as well, always helpful and very knowledgeable about their business. I'd give a thumbs-up to Dave and Marci as well :) read more

We were wandering around Seaport Village, and spotted this kite specialty shop. My kids were mesmerized by the front of the shop, and we bought my son a kite. Our rep was very knowledgeable about his products and hooked us up with a kid-friendly one. We were up & flying within minutes. Cost was $35. read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Call me a big kid, but I've been wanting to fly kites since we arrived in San Diego last month! I held off on getting one b/c everywhere else we looked the kites were super expensive. That was not the case at Kite Flite! They had kites of allllll shapes and sizes, from basic to advanced at a range of prices. They also had several lawn decorations and lots of other cool stuff. Since this was my first time flying a kite in 10+ years I had no idea where to start. The shop owner was super sweet and helpful. He took his time explaining the pros and cons of several of the different types of kites in the store. I settled on a butterfly kite and named her Katie the Kite : ) I flew Katie on the grass a few feet away from the store where lots of other people were flying their kites. I had so much fun watching Katie soar high above the trees. I'm excited to fly Katie the kite elsewhere around town! read more

Kite Flite - Flying Katie the Kite in Seaport Village! - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Its a pretty site with all the beautiful display outside. you will be tempted to go inside and the staff is so passionate and knowledgable about the kites that you may end up buying one. They have a wide variety in different skill level, color and prices. We bought a mid level one and it was beautiful. The only thing was they are expensive.we had to give 45$ for a kite :( read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

First off, let me say that the man running the shop (based on previous Yelp reviews, I am assuming he is the owner) was friendly, ready to answer all questions, and was very good at matching the perfect kite for my low-patience, frequently destructive boys. The shop has many kite options but goes even further by offering a great selection of windsocks and lawn ornaments. We purchased a wind tunnel kite that works with no assembly, no sticks, great for beaches. I will add pics once we get it up in the air. We will definitely be back for kites in the future! read more

My girlfriend and I were on a date at seaport Village when we decided to buy a kite and fly it in the park. We stopped by this shop and right away the man running it, who I assume is the manager, was super friendly and kind to us. The kite was kind of pricey but I could tell it was quality! When we mentioned to the owner that we were going to fly it there at the park, he helped us assemble the kite and gave us advice on disassembling. Nicest man ever and he takes real good care of his customers. read more

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This is our most favorite store in San Diego we are huge fans of Mr. Dave he let my kids be kids and play with whatever they wanted in the store and then he handed them to giant kites and told him to go fly a kite. We had the best day and will defiantly return again! We ended up buying a kite they are so nice and so easy to fly and the price is not bad at all I highly recommend this place and I highly recommend you going in and giving Mr. Dave a big high-five read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

The man who helped us is literally an angel. He just let us fly some kites for free, to "give them some use." I'm crying. Love this place. It's in the cutest best little area! read more

Marci is a ray of pure sunshine. I'm writing this review because I was so impressed by her customer service, awesome personality, and knowledge about kites. Really glad we stopped by while we were in town! Can't wait to fly our new kite :) read more

Such a fun place to visit while at Seaport Village! This little shop is full of all kinds of kites and lawn decorations. I've come to buy several different wind ornament type hanging things from this place. One was a Santa Clause face shaped in a ball that spun and spun with the wind. They have quite a display on the front lawn of the store and one of my favorite lawn ornaments has been the one that says it's 6:00 p.m. somewhere, showing a person drinking a cocktail. If anything stop by and check out the store just to look. Their stuff does tend to be a bit pricey specially since they're in a tourist location. read more

Amazing people and a great place to visit when at seaport village. Was able to get a pocket kite for $8 with a cute "backpack" storage bag included. Also allowed us to borrow a kite on this perfect windy day to take out for a while. Thankyou for giving the kids an amazing time. read more

Kite Flite - Kite fun - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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I loved coming into this store, it was very whimsical. I wished I had time to fly a kite the day I was in San Diego, but we were headed back to Los Angeles. My favorite kites were the dragons. Next time I at the Sea Port, I will be buying a kite to fly that afternoon. If you are visiting, I recommend that you go kite flying!! read more

Kite Flite - Toy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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