Hampton (New Hampshire)

By plane

Some commercial flights are available into Pease, but Hampton is primarily accessible by flights into Manchester and Portland, both an hour by car, or Boston, roughly an hour and a half car ride in good traffic.

• Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH.
• Pease International Tradeport, 36 Airline Av., Portsmouth, NH. Served only by two airlines: Allegiant Air, Phone: +1-800-432-3810; or Pan Am Clipper Connection, Phone: +1-800-359-7262.
• Portland International Jetport, Portland, ME.
• Logan International Airport, Boston, MA.

By car

From Boston: I-95 North to New Hampshire Exit 1 for Route 107 towards US-1/Seabrook. Route 107 to a left onto US-1 North/Lafayette Road.Take the Hampton Beach exit off US-1, and merge onto Route 101 East. Turn right onto Route 1A South/Ocean Boulevard.
From the north, take I-95 South to New Hampshire Exit 2, Route 101 towards Exeter/Hampton Beach. Merge onto Route 101 East on the left. Turn right onto Route 1A South/Ocean Boulevard.

Ocean Boulevard is the main street in Hampton Beach, along the main beach area and shops.

• Tuck Museum Complex

  phone: +1 603-929-0781
  address: 40 Park Ave

• Hampton Beach State Park

  phone: +1 603-926-3784
  address: Route 1A
  No pets. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups.

• Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

  phone: +1 603-929-4100
  address: 169 Ocean Blvd
  Concerts and shows.

• Al Gauron Whale Watching

  phone: +1 603 926-2469
  State Pier.

• Seacoast Kayak

  phone: +1 603 474-1025
  address: Ocean Boulevard

• Master Sand Sculpting CompetitionMid to late June. Ten days of professional invitation-only sand sculpture. Even with lights at night!

• Hampton Beach Seafood FestivalEarly September (8th-10th in 2006). Over 150,000 turn out for great food, arts and crafts, end of season sales, a kiddie land, two stages of continuous entertainment with over 15 bands and orchestras. In 2006 the U.S. Air Force Band Afterburner will perform an inspiring patriotic medley leading up to a fireworks display on Saturday, September 9th; and a sky diving show on Sunday, September 10th.

• Annual Hampton Beach Idol CompetitionEntertainers compete for a first place $500 cash prize!

• Children's FestivalThis annual event consists of five days of free events for children and their families. It is great for kids of all ages! It features magic shows, sand castle competitions, talent shows, free ice cream, a costume parade, story telling and more.

• Fireworks DisplaysFireworks show set off on the beach every Wednesday night and on holidays.

• Nightly concertsPerformers, entertainers and bands on the Sea Shell Stage from May to September.

• Miss Hampton Beach Pageant

• Little Miss Hampton Beach Pageant

• Annual Catamaran Regatta

• Harvest Moon Fall Festival

• Hampton Beach Tow RodeoThis popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities.

• Beachside Bagel & Subs

  phone: +1 603-929-1292
  address: 327 Ocean Blvd

• Blink's Fried Doe

  phone: +1-603-926-4887
  address: 115 Ocean Blvd
  From cinnamon & sugar, butter, and apple to crazy flavors like pizza and peanut butter & jelly, Blink's has every kind of fried dough you could ever imagine!

• Boardwalk Inn & Cafe

  phone: +1 603-929-7400
  address: 139 Ocean Blvd
  Serves lunch and dinner.

• Breakers Cafe Lounge at Ashworth Hotel

  phone: +1 603-926-6762
  address: 295 Ocean Blvd

• Coffee Break Cafe

  address: 23 Ocean Blvd
  A cozy little cafe serving lots of coffee and backed goods with an assortment of soups, sandwiches and wraps.

• Farr's Famous Fried Chicken

  phone: +1-603-926-6497
  address: 47 Ashworth Ave
  Farr's is famous and unique to Hampton Beach. The menu has everything from ribs and wings to chicken and meals and fried buckets.

• Guisseppie's Italian Sausage

  address: 193 Ocean Blvd

• Joe's New York Style Pizza

  phone: +1 603-926-9300
  address: 71 Ocean Blvd

• La Bec Rouge

  phone: +1 603-926-5050
  address: 73 Ocean Blvd
  Winner of Best Of 2004 Seafood Fest

• Mama Leone's Restaurant

  phone: +1 603-926-5575
  address: 113 Ocean Blvd
  Serving classic Italian dinners, this restaurant is a favorite for frequent visitors of Hampton Beach. They serve Breakfast, lunch and dinner beginning in June. Located across from the children's playground.

• Millie's Tavern

  phone: +1 603-967-4777
  address: 17 L St
  Italian, Seafood, BBQ and more. Karaoke nights on Friday!

• Purple Urchin Restaurant

  phone: +1 603-929-0800
  Located on the 2nd level of Hampton Beach Casino.

• Sea Ketch restaurant

  phone: +1 603-926-0324
  address: 127 Ocean Blvd
  Seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salad and children's menus. Serving lunch and dinner, also live music!

• Whale's Tale Restaurant and Pub:

  phone: +1 603-926-3920

• Harris Sea Ranch Motel

  phone: +1 603-926-3000
  address: 75 Ocean Blvd
  Ocean front hotel offering guest private balconies, kitchenettes, free continental breakfast, free on site parking, free Wifi.

• Aegean Motel

  phone: +1 603-926-4600
  address: 345 Ocean Blvd

• Drift Motel

  phone: +1 603-926-5756
  address: 18 Ocean Blvd
  24 studios and suites in the Island section. Heated pool, laundry room, ample parking. Full kitchens and private decks in most rooms. Open all year.

• Hampton House Hotel

  address: 333 Ocean Blvd
  Rooms with a view, open year round.

• Marguerite Motel

  address: 112 Ashworth Ave
  Includes a family friendly pool. The rooms are spacious with a small kitchenette and bathroom.

• Riviera Motor Inn

  phone: +1 603-926-2943
  address: 431 Ocean Blvd
  Each motel unit has an ocean view, wrap-around deck and bench seating outside. Open year round.

• Lamie's Inn & The Old Salt

  address: 490 Lafayette Rd
  Continental breakfast included in price, free parking, free wi-fi, refrigerator, microwave, digital cable with HBO, fitness club privilages. Adjacent to the Old Salt Restaurant.

• Ashworth by the Sea

  phone: +1 603 926-6762
  address: 295 Ocean Boulevard Hampton, NH 03842
  Open year round, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Campgrounds

The nearby town of Salisbury has additional camping options.

• Hampton Beach State Park RV Campground

  phone: +1 603-926-8990
  address: Route 1A
  Open from May–October. Has 28 sites and store right on the coast. No pets.

• Tidewater Campground

  phone: +1 603-926-5474
  address: 160 Lafayette Rd
  Strictly family camping in a beautiful wooded area, swimming pool.