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Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH

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Hampton Beach

160 Ocean Blvd · Hampton, NH

Why you should go…

Hampton Beach is a seaside resort village in Hampton, where Ocean Boulevard runs beside a boardwalk, shops, seasonal hotels and the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. The state park beach has lifeguards, and you can swim, fish and picnic on the sand. In summer the Seashell Stage hosts nightly concerts and fireworks go up over the beach on Wednesdays. A sand sculpting classic arrives in June and a seafood festival follows in September.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hampton Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail

    Free

    A trail connecting nearly two dozen New Hampshire heritage museums spanning maritime, military, aviation and farm history.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Captain's Cove Adventure Golf

    Under $25

    A nautical themed mini golf course near Hampton Beach.

    2.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Granite State Whale Watch

    $50+

    Naturalist-guided whale watching cruises departing Rye Harbor for the Gulf of Maine's feeding grounds.

    7.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Crane Beach

    $25–$50

    A long sandy beach on Ipswich Bay with dunes and trails through a pitch pine forest on the Castle Neck peninsula.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Myopia Polo Club

    Under $25

    Storied polo club on Boston's North Shore hosting Sunday matches open to spectators.

    21 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    New Hampshire Camping

    Free

    Statewide guide to New Hampshire campgrounds, from member-run RV parks to tent sites across the state.

    34 mi awayMore like this