Local Guidebook
Food scene
The 401 Tavern
401 Lafayette RdAwesome drinks and great Ahi-Tuna Salad Wraps. Gotta try!
Best. Breakfast. Can't speak enough about this place - they are a local fave.
Victoria's Kitchen Cafe
725 Lafayette RdBest. Breakfast. Can't speak enough about this place - they are a local fave.
Awesome family dinner scene. Great meals and friendly staff.
18 locals recommend
Galley Hatch Restaurant
325 Lafayette RdAwesome family dinner scene. Great meals and friendly staff.
Smuttynose Brewing Company
105 Towle Farm RdI love this place for Trivia nights and music scenes.
I mean come on...who doesn't love a blizzard? Personal favorite: ask for a blizzard with 3x the amount of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups... it's magical.
Dairy Queen
96 Elm StreetI mean come on...who doesn't love a blizzard? Personal favorite: ask for a blizzard with 3x the amount of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups... it's magical.
Hodgies Too of Salisbury
136 Rabbit RdA local ice cream fave!
OTTO Pizza
202 Merrimac StBest pizza in the area.
Brown’s Lobster Pound
407 NH-286If you want fried seafood, then look no further!
Sea Ketch Restaurant
127 Ocean BlvdAwesome view and good food!
Great burgers and drinks. Def try the special burgers out.
38 locals recommend
The Goat Restaurant and Whiskey Bar
20 L StGreat burgers and drinks. Def try the special burgers out.
Bernie's Beach Bar
73 Ocean BlvdA tourist favorite with a view of Hampton Beach!
Wally's Pub
144 Ashworth AveSame owner as the Goat! The focus is on good music and a party!
The Beach Plum
16 Ocean BlvdBest lobster roll in the area! Ice cream to boot!
This is a drive away, but it is the best bakery in a 50 square mile radius. Check out the Ricotta Cake. Heaven.
Piro’s Bakery
300 Merrimack StreetThis is a drive away, but it is the best bakery in a 50 square mile radius. Check out the Ricotta Cake. Heaven.
Donut Love
112 Lafayette RdAmazing potato based donuts. 1lb each!
Tripoli Pizza & Bakery
418 NH-286Local "beach" pizza place
Neighborhoods
Check out the waves, fish off the rocky point, and head to the tidal pool with kiddos to hunt for crabs.
11 locals recommend
Seabrook Beach
Check out the waves, fish off the rocky point, and head to the tidal pool with kiddos to hunt for crabs.
This neighborhood is a nice hidden gem from the world. It's walkable and offers a great/safe neighborhood with a mix of locals + tourists.
Seabrook
This neighborhood is a nice hidden gem from the world. It's walkable and offers a great/safe neighborhood with a mix of locals + tourists.
Hampton Beach
Ocean BoulevardCheck out the sandcastle sculptures, bars, eateries, and arcades!
City/town information
Lovely city with lots of tiny shops. Check out Pickwick's as a hidden gem for all things unique. Lastly, Prescott Park in the summer often has shows - worth checking out!
221 locals recommend
Portsmouth
Lovely city with lots of tiny shops. Check out Pickwick's as a hidden gem for all things unique. Lastly, Prescott Park in the summer often has shows - worth checking out!
You can shop and walk around the area here. I would highly recommend heading into "Pepperrell Cove". There's a series of restaurants that serve amazing food. One is called "Bistro 1828".
41 locals recommend
Kittery
You can shop and walk around the area here. I would highly recommend heading into "Pepperrell Cove". There's a series of restaurants that serve amazing food. One is called "Bistro 1828".
Fantastic brewery scene. Great food as well. Take a local ferry to Peaks island.
273 locals recommend
Portland
Fantastic brewery scene. Great food as well. Take a local ferry to Peaks island.
Rockport
Fun coastal Shopping and local tourist spots
Amesbury
Cute walkable downtown
Sightseeing
Newburyport
Basically, it's Portsmouth, NH but with taxes. Great local town.
Check out the shows and fun! Plenty to do here from casinos to eating to gambling etc.
32 locals recommend
Casino Mini Golf
169 Ocean BlvdCheck out the shows and fun! Plenty to do here from casinos to eating to gambling etc.
Great day trip from Hampton! Loads of wildlife, cool rocky coastline and fishing.
15 locals recommend
Isles of Shoals
Great day trip from Hampton! Loads of wildlife, cool rocky coastline and fishing.
North Hampton Beach
Another fantastic beach.
Rye Beach
A local favorite. Next too, of course, Seabrook Beach ;)
Regal Fox Run & RPX
45 Gosling RdBest movie theater in the area.
A local favorite spot to check out. In the winter, there is a lightshow that occurs.
91 locals recommend
Nubble Lighthouse
Sohier Park RoadA local favorite spot to check out. In the winter, there is a lightshow that occurs.
Sagamore Golf
101 North RoadA local golfing favorite!
Fishing
Yellow Bird Deep Sea Fishing
1 Ocean BoulevardGreat charter company for deep sea trips. Meant for a small crew.
This point is fantastic for fisherman - it's one of my favorites for salt water fly fishing. Loads of rocks, so bring studs!
Boars Head Terrace
Boars Head TerraceThis point is fantastic for fisherman - it's one of my favorites for salt water fly fishing. Loads of rocks, so bring studs!
Beckmans Point
Throw out some clams and you'll catch a striper. Watch the rocks!
Great family trips that fish locally. Fun if you wanna go for haddock or mackerel.
10 locals recommend
Eastman's Docks - Fishing Fleet
5 River StGreat family trips that fish locally. Fun if you wanna go for haddock or mackerel.
Manolin Fishing Charters
179 Bridge RoadArguably one of the best guides in the area. Captain Mike is superb.
Plum Island
Fantastic fishing and walking trails
Shopping
Kittery Trading Post
301 U.S. 1A local favorite for all things outdoors!
Market Basket
1465 Woodbury AveA great place to grab groceries for the beach
Hannaford Supermarket
630 Lafayette RdAnother grocery favorite.
This is a little local secret - in season - farmers market. Great owners and they have homemade treats.
GetMyProduce.com
360 New Hampshire 286This is a little local secret - in season - farmers market. Great owners and they have homemade treats.
Bucciarelli's Butcher Shop & Deli
147 Bridge RdA local butchery!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Hampton strip can be a bit of a nuisance to go in and out of
Check the backroads to head into Seabrook through the route 286. It can sometimes be easier than going through Hampton Strip even at the cost of an extra 10 minute drive to the highway.
Getting around
Times to drive in and out
I would avoid going into/out of Hampton from 10am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. It can be a nightmare. Time your trips!
What to pack
Beach necessities!
I would bring good footwear to walk to the beach too! Bring a beach umbrella, towels, chairs, etc.
Use the outdoor faucet to wash off your sandy feet and gear.
Don't miss
Local Events!
Check the dates on the Sandcastle sculptures, Casino shows, and the Seafood festival in September!