Hampton Beach

A great escape to the coast in the summer time or any time of year is Hampton Beach. Sure most of the activities are available from memorial day - labor day but Hampton beach is also a good walking/biking area during the non peak times of the season too. You can park your car at the park down by the bridge that crosses into Seabrook NH or along any of the metered parking spaces. You can then ride your bike up Hampton beach through North Beach which is about 4 miles or so. Or you can continue north to Rye or even as far as Portsmouth but that's quite a bike ride.
Anyway its all fun. Round out the day with a meal on route 286 at the Seabrook Brown's Lobster Pound. Great Clam Shack!!!!! Also you can get some pretty cheap weekly hotel rates at Hampton with the downtown right there or a short walk away and the beach across the street. You can find deals for like $400-500 for a room per week even in summer. Check out the prices of the hotels online.

Some events you should not miss at Hampton are the Seafood Festival and the Sand Sculpting contest.

SAND CASTLE COMPETITION:
http://www.hamptonbeach.org/sandcastle-competition.cfm

Hampton Beach Idol Competition:
http://www.hamptonbeach.org/idol-competition.cfm

Children events at Hampton:
http://www.hamptonbeach.org/children-only.cfm
14 Special Fireworks Displays

Sun., May 25, 2008 - Sat., September 6, 2008
Every Wednesday night, starting June 18th and Holidays at 9:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend May 25
June 18th
June 21 Saturday Sand Castle Fireworks
June 25th
July 4, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Labor Day Weekend, August 31st

Sat., September 6th - 19th Annual Seafood Festival Special Shoot (at 8:15 pm)


Sea Shell Stage Line Up 2008 Events

Monday, May 26, 2008 - Monday, August 31, 2008

Hampton Beach Tow Rodeo Sat., May 17, 2008 - Sun., May 18, 2008
Enjoy the family fun and events at the 2008 NHTA Tow and Trade Show, Returning to Hampton Beach State Park. This popular event features a huge parade of trucks, vendors, a rodeo competition, food raffles, and family oriented activities. For information on the NHTA family Tow and Trade Show, call (603) 863-4206, or visit nhtowingassociation.org

Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta Sat., June 21, 2008 - Sun., June 22, 2008
Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has become a highlight of the summer as champions and (relatively) new sailors alike converge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of sailing. The weekend is well organized, with races throughout the day, and held close to the shores so that visitors and non-sailors can admire the spectacle. If you want to sail you need to get in contact with the organizers through the details provided here. If you're just watching, simply get yourself a good bit of sand a camera and relax and enjoy the proceedings. Click to view the Notice of Race PDF.
www.sailnecsa.org Scott Malcolm 603-502-7451

8th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition Sat., June 14, 2008 - Fri., June 27, 2008
Come watch 12 Masters of the Sand Sculpture Universe compete for over $15,000.00 in prize money. Awards Saturday night, June 21, 8 p.m. at the Seashell Stage.

Followed by a Fireworks shoot at 9:30

All for FREE!

The fun starts Friday, June 13th when 300 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the "Grady Bunch" starts pounding up the demo site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 26th. Watch Greg Grady and "The Grady Bunch" build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries on line at this website. The competition is by invitation only. Interested Master Sand Sculptors may contact event co-organizer: www.GregGrady.com The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks. Interested sponsors or volunteers should contact us at hamptonbeachinfo@comcast.net

Miss Hampton Beach Pageant Sun., July 27, 2008
Join us this year for the 62nd Miss Hampton Beach Pageant at the Seashell Stage July 27th at 2 p.m. Free Event! Interested Contestants should contact Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257 (cell phone). Click here for an Application, Guidelines and more Information.
Email: Princess50@yahoo.com

Children's Festival Mon., August 11, 2008 - Fri., August 15, 2008
Annual Children's Festival
Starting at 10 am.
Five days (August 11-15) of free activities for children and their families.
Friday August 15
11 a.m. Children's Parade with Ted the Cat! A Giant Costume Parade when every child wins a prize.

Hampton Beach Idol Competition Fri, August 22, 2008 - Sun, August 24, 2008

Download the Hampton Beach Idol Competition Application

Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes. 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200

Limited to Vocalist in one of two categories. (Junior & Senior)

Junior category, up to age 18. Senior category, age 18 and over.

Hampton Beach Volleyball Tournament

Stay tuned for 2008 tournament dates.

Click here for the pdf sign-up sheet.

To mark the end of the summer season come down to Hampton Beach for the renowned and delicious Seafood Festival.

19th Annual Seafood Festival

Fri., September 5 - Sun., September 7, 2008
Seafood Festival & Sidewalk Sale Days
September 5th, 6th and 7th, 2008

Visit www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com for details on times, entertainment schedule and participating exhibitors, free parking and shuttle schedules. Ocean Boulevard (Center Beach) is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian mall from the Marine Memorial (The Lady) to H Street to accommodate the anticipated 150,000+ visitors each day!

Sample the flavors of the seacoast at New England's largest seaside festival. Over 50 restaurants join together, offering an extensive menu of seafood delicacies, Gala festivities include:
Over 60 Art & Craft dealers, 3 stages of entertainment, children's activities and our new Children's Center, street performers, a 200 foot beer tent, sidewalk bargain sales, and an amazing display of fireworks on Saturday night. (Ocean Bouldvard closed to traffic). Choose from favorites like lobster, shrimp, clams (steamed, broiled, barbecued or fried) to non-seafood items like "Bloomin' Onion" and fried ice cream.

• Continuous entertainment on 3 stages featuring some of the best local bands in the area - from Blues to Country, Rock & Roll and even a little Jazz.
• Hospitality and more entertainment in our Beverage Tent serving Budweiser & Red Hook beer!
• Spectacular fireworks display - Saturday, September 6th at 8:15 p.m.
• Sidewalk Sales (end of season clearance-SAVE $$$$)
• Live Radio Remote Broadcast including Pat Whitley's syndicated "Dining Out Show", Sunday September 10th.
• Craft Fair- Over 60 Crafts Persons displaying their wares!
• Children's Center- Ongoing Entertainment-Face Painting, Games and Street Performers

For more events: Check out the Calendar:

http://www.hamptonbeach.org/calendar.cfm

Some hampton activities include:

http://www.hamptonbeach.org/
http://www.hamptonbeach.com/


Here are some Hampton Links:

HAMPTON BEACH ACTIVITIES:

HAMPTON BEACH CASINO BALLROOM
http://www.casinoballroom.com/
Great Music and Events


Hampton Beach webcam
itsabeach.com




Hampton Beach Fishing Charters:

Hampton Charters
http://www.hamptonbeachcharters.com/

SMITH AND GILMORE FISHING CHARTERS:
http://www.smithandgilmore.com/map.html

ACTIVITIES CONT'D


NH STATE PARKS - HAMPTON BEACH STATE PARK
http://www.nhstateparks.com/hampton.html

HAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
http://www.hamptonchamber.com/

HAMPTON BEACH ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL:
http://www.hamptonchamber.com/seafoodfestival/index.html

HAMPTON BEACH ADVENTURE FISHING CHARTERS:
http://www.adventurefishingcharters.com/home1.html





DINING:

La Bec Rouge -
http://www.labecrouge.com/FunTimes/

Sea Ketch Restaurant:
http://www.seaketch.com/

Galley Hatch:
http://www.galleyhatch.com/

Lamie's Inn and Tavern:
http://www.lamiesinn.com/

The Purple Urchin Seaside Cafe and Patio Pub:
http://www.purpleurchin.net/

The Boardwalk Cafe and Pub
http://www.theboardwalkcafe.com/

Widow Fletcher's Tavern
http://www.widowfletcherstavern.com/

Ocean Wok Chinese - Hampton Beach NH
http://oceanwok.com/main.htm

Me and Ollie's Cafe
http://www.meandollies.com/

931 Ocean
http://www.931ocean.com/

Shopping at Hampton Beach

Cinnamon rainbows:
http://www.hamptonbeachguide.com/cinnamon-rainbows.php







HOTELS/MOTELS:

SEA SPIRAL:
http://www.seaspiralsuites.com/

BOARDWALK INN:
http://www.boardwalkinns.com/

SHIPS INN RESORT:
http://www.shipsinnresort.com/

HAMPTON HOUSE HOTEL:
http://www.hamptonhousehotel.com/



RICHMOND SUITES:
http://www.richmondsuites.com/

KENTVILLE ON THE OCEAN
http://www.kentvilleontheocean.com/



REGAL INN:
http://www.regalinn.com/

SANDS RESORT:
http://www.sandsresort.com/

BREAKERS BY THE SEA
http://www.breakersbythesea.com/

ASHWORTH BY THE SEA:
http://www.ashworthhotel.com/

SURF HOTEL:
http://www.surfhotelhamptonbeach.com/

BEACH VIEW INN
http://www.beachviewinn.com/