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Top 10 Places to Go Near Hampton Beach

Staying in Hampton Beach? These are the 10 best places to visit nearby, from Portsmouth and Rye's state beaches to York Beach, Nubble Lighthouse, Ogunquit's Marginal Way and Kennebunkport.

6 min read Checked November 11, 2026 By Oceans Mobility, 45 Ashworth Ave
The list at a glance
  1. Portsmouth, NH
  2. Prescott Park and Strawbery Banke
  3. Wallis Sands State Beach, Rye
  4. Odiorne Point and the Seacoast Science Center
  5. Jenness State Beach, Rye
  6. York Beach, Maine
  7. Nubble Lighthouse
  8. The Marginal Way, Ogunquit
  9. Kennebunkport and Dock Square
  10. Salisbury Beach and Newburyport, MA

The top 10

1. Portsmouth, NH

The Seacoast's small city: Market Square, the harbor and dozens of restaurants. The Hanover Street garage has 18 accessible spaces. Portsmouth guide.

2. Prescott Park and Strawbery Banke

Riverside gardens with a summer arts festival, and a museum of historic houses across the street. In December, the Candlelight Stroll.

3. Wallis Sands State Beach, Rye

A family beach with a large bathhouse. $15 per car, free for NH residents 65 and over, and you can reserve parking up to 30 days ahead.

4. Odiorne Point and the Seacoast Science Center

A state park on the Rye shore with an indoor, wheelchair accessible science center (open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm). A good rainy-day pick.

5. Jenness State Beach, Rye

A smaller, quieter beach on Route 1A, with about 67 metered spaces and a seasonal bathhouse.

6. York Beach, Maine

Long Sands and Short Sands, each with two free loaner beach wheelchairs at the bathhouse. York Beach guide.

7. Nubble Lighthouse

Viewed from Sohier Park in York, which has about 50 free parking spaces and views you can enjoy from near the car.

8. The Marginal Way, Ogunquit

A paved 1.25-mile cliff path above the ocean. Marginal Way guide.

9. Kennebunkport

Dock Square's shops and galleries, Goose Rocks Beach, and the Christmas Prelude in December.

10. Salisbury Beach and Newburyport, MA

Just south over the state line: another long sandy beach, and a historic downtown on the Merrimack River.

Take a scooter on your day trip

Our GoGo travel scooter ($45/day) breaks into 5 pieces for a car trunk. Pick up free in Hampton Beach before you head out.

See the travel scooter Call (603) 395-1246

Planning day trips

  • Go north (Portsmouth, Maine) in the morning and come back for the Wednesday fireworks.
  • Summer weekend traffic on Route 1A and I-95 is heavy; leave early.
  • Placard parking rules differ by state. In Maine, placard holders park free at meters and kiosks for twice the time limit.

Top 10 places nearby: FAQ

What towns are near Hampton Beach, NH?

Rye, North Hampton, Portsmouth and Seabrook in New Hampshire, Salisbury and Newburyport in Massachusetts, and York, Ogunquit and Kennebunkport in southern Maine.

What is the best day trip from Hampton Beach?

Portsmouth is the easiest: a short drive north for Market Square, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke and the harbor. For the coast, York Beach and Nubble Lighthouse in Maine are a favorite.

Are there quieter beaches near Hampton Beach?

Yes. Wallis Sands and Jenness in Rye are smaller state beaches. Wallis Sands takes parking reservations up to 30 days ahead.

Is Nubble Lighthouse near Hampton Beach?

Yes. Nubble Light is in York, Maine, up I-95 from Hampton. Sohier Park, where you view it, has about 50 free parking spaces.

Keep planning

GuideTop 10 things to do in Hampton BeachGuideYork Beach and Nubble LightGuideAccessible Portsmouth

Sources

Checked November 11, 2026. Venues and towns change their rules; the official source always wins. Spot something out of date? Let us know.