Hampton Beach New Hampshire Map

About Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Hampton Beach is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,605. The population density is 784.3 people per km². Hampton Beach is located at 42.9073°N, 70.8120°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Hampton Beach unfurls along the Atlantic coast, a ribbon of golden sand kissed by the ceaseless rhythm of the tide. It lies 11.6 miles south-south-west of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 192°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Newburyport. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion that shapes the very character of the place. The landscape is a testament to the sea's power, with dunes sculpted by wind and wave, their sparse vegetation clinging tenaciously to the shifting terrain. Beyond the immediate shoreline, low-lying plains stretch inland, a fertile ground that once nourished the early settlers. The light here, especially as dusk descends, can be a painterly affair, softening the edges of the boardwalk's vibrant energy and casting long, theatrical shadows across the water. This stretch of New Hampshire coastline has long been a draw, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of tourism and local enterprise. Generations have found their livelihood here, from the fishermen who once plied these waters to the entrepreneurs who built the amusements and eateries that now define the summer spectacle. The economy of Hampton Beach has always been tethered to the allure of the ocean, its piers and arcades a vibrant echo of seaside leisure. Its distinctive character is cemented by the sheer, unadulterated joy of a classic boardwalk, a place where the scent of fried dough mingles with the salty air and the distant call of arcade games, creating a potent, nostalgic brew.

About This Hampton Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.907313, -70.811997. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hampton Beach and Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Hampton Beach includes the ZIP code (03842), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Hampton School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hampton Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.