Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach is an outdoor activity in Hampton, NH, part of the Boston guide. Cost: free.

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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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