Guidebook for Hampton
Food Scene
Wanting to do a clam bake without the hassle and clean-up? Call Al (yes there is really an Al and he likely with answer the phone!)and pre-order your lobsters and steamers and pick them up.
6 locals recommend
Al's Seafood
51 Lafayette RdWanting to do a clam bake without the hassle and clean-up? Call Al (yes there is really an Al and he likely with answer the phone!)and pre-order your lobsters and steamers and pick them up.
Crazy good lobster role and the best ice cream in the world! Walk north down the beach right before Boar's Head and you're there. Warning: the portions are huge! Plan accordingly.
33 locals recommend
The Beach Plum
16 Ocean BlvdCrazy good lobster role and the best ice cream in the world! Walk north down the beach right before Boar's Head and you're there. Warning: the portions are huge! Plan accordingly.
Casual family dining on route one, good food, something for everyone and nice but not too fancy. Good for large groups, and very family friendly. Great chowder!
Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Tavern
490 Lafayette RdCasual family dining on route one, good food, something for everyone and nice but not too fancy. Good for large groups, and very family friendly. Great chowder!
Higher end dining experience, great food and service, nice adult night out. Eat late upstairs Wednesday night and enjoy the Hampton fireworks! Nice bar, live music on weekends.
16 locals recommend
Ron's Landing
379 Ocean BlvdHigher end dining experience, great food and service, nice adult night out. Eat late upstairs Wednesday night and enjoy the Hampton fireworks! Nice bar, live music on weekends.
Take scenic route & get those yummy donuts! Go right on 1A, left at boar's head, past the horses, left on route 1. On the right after the Shaw's mall (on left). Everyone will love you!
7 locals recommend
Dunkin'
12 Ocean BlvdTake scenic route & get those yummy donuts! Go right on 1A, left at boar's head, past the horses, left on route 1. On the right after the Shaw's mall (on left). Everyone will love you!
Shopping
Forgot your swim suit or sun glasses? This is the place for Surf,
/SUP lessons & rentals. Great shop for all beach swimwear and fashion, locally owned and operated great at what they do!
25 locals recommend
Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co
62 Ocean BlvdForgot your swim suit or sun glasses? This is the place for Surf,
/SUP lessons & rentals. Great shop for all beach swimwear and fashion, locally owned and operated great at what they do!
Save this for a rainy day, 30 minutes away, great shopping in such a pretty setting, if you want to go power shopping while on vaca, this is where to go.
71 locals recommend
The Kittery Outlets
306 US-1Save this for a rainy day, 30 minutes away, great shopping in such a pretty setting, if you want to go power shopping while on vaca, this is where to go.
Sightseeing
Bring your camera! Whale watches & deep sea fishing here and the best chowder and lobster bisque at the 3rd or 4th shack on the right. Awesome, authentic, inexpensive and delicious! Picturesque drive.
19 locals recommend
Rye Harbor State Park
1730 Ocean BlvdBring your camera! Whale watches & deep sea fishing here and the best chowder and lobster bisque at the 3rd or 4th shack on the right. Awesome, authentic, inexpensive and delicious! Picturesque drive.
Lovely day trip for local shops, restaurants and sightseeing in the picturesque seaport town. Check the calendar for special events too.
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
Lovely day trip for local shops, restaurants and sightseeing in the picturesque seaport town. Check the calendar for special events too.
Essentials
Shaw's
33 Lafayette RdClose by, nice market for deli and general groceries for your stay.
Entertainment & Activities
Small science center, with hands on activities. Great views from this historic point. Short excursion, great for the kids.
42 locals recommend
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean BlvdSmall science center, with hands on activities. Great views from this historic point. Short excursion, great for the kids.
Arts & Culture
Old school music and entertainment venue in Hampton, NH. Check schedule on line to check the performance during your visit, recommend purchasing ahead of time, act frequent sell out. No frills GA.
32 locals recommend
Casino Mini Golf
169 Ocean BlvdOld school music and entertainment venue in Hampton, NH. Check schedule on line to check the performance during your visit, recommend purchasing ahead of time, act frequent sell out. No frills GA.