The Atlantic Ocean is the main attraction, of course, but you’ll miss out on much of the fun if you don’t set aside some time for a stroll along Ocean Avenue, where arcades, T-shirt stands, and souvenir shops elbow for space with fast-food joints, fried-dough vendors, and candy shops. Not sure which type of day you’re in for? Check the Hampton Beach webcam for a sneak peek of the beach from the roof of the Sea Ketch Restaurant. On a summer weekend, when the population swells from 2,300 to as much as 200,000, it can be a festival of people-watching. During the off-season, it’s possible to have the expansive beach almost to yourself. Timing is everything when visiting Hampton Beach. Things to Do in Hampton Beach | Our Guide to Hampton Beach, NH Photo Credit : Tichnor Brothers/Boston Public Library Easily the busiest beach in the state, Hampton Beach State Park has been repeatedly singled out by the National Resources Defense Council for its clean water.
Part seaside resort and part old-time carnival, Hampton Beach is the attention-hogging star of the show that is New Hampshire’s 18-mile stretch of Atlantic coast.
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