Hampton Beach

Beautiful beaches, sunsets, and boardwalk. Live music. Tons of great dining options. Beautiful views of the ocean all along the boardwalk. Riptides galore so please swim with caution.

Nice beach, plenty of free bathrooms in the Hampton Beach State Park building, plenty of paid parking ($3/hour), and plenty of shops and restaurants along the main road. The main road is exactly what you would imagine when you think “touristy beach town.” They sometimes have live music in the bandstand connected to the State Park building. On that note, be aware that this beach is VERY crowded, there are a lot of sea gulls on the beach, and pretty much all of the stores have typical tourist merch (shirts saying “Hampton Beach” and so on).

Nice beach, but not something exceptional. Walking on the boardwalk is a pleasing experience. There’s a long paid parking lot next to the beach (quick tip: people crowd at the beginning while the ending of the lot almost always has a few spots remaining!).

Beach is beautiful with soft sand. The water can be a little chilly, but is worth it. Lots of waves and great for families. Parking is easy but pricey $$$. The boardwalk has an 80s vibe and is lively with lots of shops, arcades and restaurants.

Beautiful beach, kept really clean and well maintained by the State. I enjoy my visits to Hampton Beach. I hope the influx of the recent criminal element doesn't affect the family nature of this beach.