Hampton Beach & Hampton, NH
Food scene
A refined beachfront dining room with a huge fireplace offers carefully sourced New American seafood.
38 locals recommend
Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge
4 Ocean Front NA refined beachfront dining room with a huge fireplace offers carefully sourced New American seafood.
Originally built in the 1600s, The 401 Tavern is a charming beach town restaurant and tavern located on Route 1 in downtown Hampton, New Hampshire, featuring several different dining areas and atmospheres to enjoy.
17 locals recommend
The 401 Tavern
401 Lafayette RdOriginally built in the 1600s, The 401 Tavern is a charming beach town restaurant and tavern located on Route 1 in downtown Hampton, New Hampshire, featuring several different dining areas and atmospheres to enjoy.
Great place to take a break from the beach and spend the morning walking around the grounds and shopping for produce and baked goods in their market and don't forget to stop at the creamery for home made ice cream. They have events throughout the year so check out the website for schedule.
19 locals recommend
Applecrest Farm Orchards
133 Exeter RdGreat place to take a break from the beach and spend the morning walking around the grounds and shopping for produce and baked goods in their market and don't forget to stop at the creamery for home made ice cream. They have events throughout the year so check out the website for schedule.
Directly on Hampton Beach, the center of activity. Grab and go fried seafood (yum) or get there early for some of the best views of the ocean for dinner.
25 locals recommend
Sea Ketch Restaurant
127 Ocean BlvdDirectly on Hampton Beach, the center of activity. Grab and go fried seafood (yum) or get there early for some of the best views of the ocean for dinner.
A modern New England restaurant and raw bar from the owners of Louie’s in Portsmouth.
15 locals recommend
Carriage House Restaurant
2263 Ocean BlvdA modern New England restaurant and raw bar from the owners of Louie’s in Portsmouth.
Stop by and pick up fresh (plucked from the ocean that morning) fish, lobster, etc.
Yankee Fishermen's Co-Op
725 Ocean BlvdStop by and pick up fresh (plucked from the ocean that morning) fish, lobster, etc.
Angelina's Authentic Italian
150 Lafayette RoadPick up a calzone before you head to the beach!
Bob's Clam Hut
315 US-1One of the best lobster roll's around!
The Ice House
112 Wentworth RdGreat Lobster Roll and other FRESH seafood!
Beaches
Spend a low key day at this beach with the whole family. Famous in the local surf community.
11 locals recommend
North Hampton Beach
Spend a low key day at this beach with the whole family. Famous in the local surf community.
A large beach with a classic boardwalk with tons of food, fun and action. Live music and events all summer.
168 locals recommend
Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardA large beach with a classic boardwalk with tons of food, fun and action. Live music and events all summer.
State park with parking (paid) and facilities (shower and restrooms). Park and walk a few feet and you're on the beach. Very easy for people that need more help putting their feet in the sand.
33 locals recommend
Wallis Sands State Beach
1050 Ocean BlvdState park with parking (paid) and facilities (shower and restrooms). Park and walk a few feet and you're on the beach. Very easy for people that need more help putting their feet in the sand.
Great beach for families and shell hunting. Easily park and unpack onto the beach. Sandy beach perfect for swimming and picnicking. Metered parking available (get there early).
41 locals recommend
Jenness State Beach
2280 Ocean BoulevardGreat beach for families and shell hunting. Easily park and unpack onto the beach. Sandy beach perfect for swimming and picnicking. Metered parking available (get there early).
Experiences
The corner surf shop at the top of North Beach has been a local staple since 1989, not only sells boards, accessories and clothing but also puts on surf lessons, free standup paddleboard outings and events for veterans and children with disabilities to get on a surfboard for therapeutic relief.
25 locals recommend
Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co
62 Ocean BlvdThe corner surf shop at the top of North Beach has been a local staple since 1989, not only sells boards, accessories and clothing but also puts on surf lessons, free standup paddleboard outings and events for veterans and children with disabilities to get on a surfboard for therapeutic relief.
Concerts all summer long. Check out their schedule to find fun acts and buy tickets ahead of time.
23 locals recommend
Blue Ocean Music Hall
4 Ocean Front NConcerts all summer long. Check out their schedule to find fun acts and buy tickets ahead of time.
Fuller Gardens is a public botanical garden that was once part of the summer estate of Alvan T. Fuller on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. It’s a delightful oasis situated a stone’s throw from the ocean. The gardens feature horticulture at the highest level, with thousands of rose bushes and hundreds of varieties that bloom all season long. Formal English perennial borders, a Japanese Garden and a tropical conservatory are all framed by sculpted hedges.
18 locals recommend
Fuller Gardens
10 Willow AveFuller Gardens is a public botanical garden that was once part of the summer estate of Alvan T. Fuller on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. It’s a delightful oasis situated a stone’s throw from the ocean. The gardens feature horticulture at the highest level, with thousands of rose bushes and hundreds of varieties that bloom all season long. Formal English perennial borders, a Japanese Garden and a tropical conservatory are all framed by sculpted hedges.
City/town information
Located on New Hampshire’s tiny coastline, Portsmouth is home to an abundance of shops, cafés, restaurants, breweries, live music events, and museums, all while being within a few minutes of gorgeous beaches along the Atlantic Coast. With its pedestrian-only streets and laid-back, relaxed vibe, Portsmouth is a tourist’s delight, and you could easily spend a day strolling around and taking in the city’s charm.
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
Located on New Hampshire’s tiny coastline, Portsmouth is home to an abundance of shops, cafés, restaurants, breweries, live music events, and museums, all while being within a few minutes of gorgeous beaches along the Atlantic Coast. With its pedestrian-only streets and laid-back, relaxed vibe, Portsmouth is a tourist’s delight, and you could easily spend a day strolling around and taking in the city’s charm.
Newburyport, Massachusetts, is a coastal city known for its old-time charm and a constant stream of new shops and restaurants. The city, dubbed "The Port," has evolved immensely since it was settled in 1635. While it’s most popular in the summer, partly because of its proximity to nearby beaches, there are also many parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and day spas to visit any time of the year.
120 locals recommend
Newburyport
Newburyport, Massachusetts, is a coastal city known for its old-time charm and a constant stream of new shops and restaurants. The city, dubbed "The Port," has evolved immensely since it was settled in 1635. While it’s most popular in the summer, partly because of its proximity to nearby beaches, there are also many parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and day spas to visit any time of the year.
Ogunquit is a town on Maine’s southern coast. Ogunquit Beach, a long, sandy peninsula with grassy dunes, lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River. Nearby, Marginal Way is a cliff walk with coastal views, benches and a lighthouse. Musicals are staged at the Ogunquit Playhouse summer theater. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is known for its waterside sculptures and works by Maine-related artists.
101 locals recommend
Ogunquit
Ogunquit is a town on Maine’s southern coast. Ogunquit Beach, a long, sandy peninsula with grassy dunes, lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River. Nearby, Marginal Way is a cliff walk with coastal views, benches and a lighthouse. Musicals are staged at the Ogunquit Playhouse summer theater. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is known for its waterside sculptures and works by Maine-related artists.
Beer, Wine, & Spirits
Smuttynose brews a range of beers from their best-selling Finestkind IPA and its seven year-round companions, our calendar beers and The Big Beer Series to the rare and unusual beers of Smuttlabs; they do their best to offer something for almost everyone in the 26 states and nearly 20 countries where they distribute.
22 locals recommend
Smuttynose Brewing Company
105 Towle Farm RdSmuttynose brews a range of beers from their best-selling Finestkind IPA and its seven year-round companions, our calendar beers and The Big Beer Series to the rare and unusual beers of Smuttlabs; they do their best to offer something for almost everyone in the 26 states and nearly 20 countries where they distribute.
Family Fun
Captain’s Cove Adventure Golf magnificent waterfall sets the mood for what is more than a fun round or two of challenging miniature golf. It’s an escape to a beautiful nautical theme park with lovely plantings, lush green lawns, rushing streams, story book coves and winding and rolling paths. It’s an adventure as you discover shipwrecks and other nautical treasures.
12 locals recommend
Captain's Cove Adventure Golf
814 Lafayette RdCaptain’s Cove Adventure Golf magnificent waterfall sets the mood for what is more than a fun round or two of challenging miniature golf. It’s an escape to a beautiful nautical theme park with lovely plantings, lush green lawns, rushing streams, story book coves and winding and rolling paths. It’s an adventure as you discover shipwrecks and other nautical treasures.
The Airfield Cafe
9A Lafayette Road