03/25/2026
It's that exciting time of year! The beach is waking up....
2026 OPEN DATES
Updated: April 24, 2026
Subject to change.
PARKING:
Metered Parking starts April 1, 2026, 8 a.m. - midnight. 🅿️
Rates: $1 per hour through April 30. $3 per hour from May 1 - September 30.
From October 1-31, 2026, parking drops to $1 per hour. Starting November 1 (through March 31) parking is FREE. These rates apply to the following beaches:
PLAYGROUND: Open year-round.
BATHROOMS: 🚽
CURRENT HOURS:
Haverhill St. Bathhouse (M St): 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Marine Memorial Bathhouse (A St): 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
North Beach Bathhouse: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
North Hampton Beach Bathhouse (High St): 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
South Pavilion Bathhouse (F St): 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS: From Memorial Day Weekend through Seafood Festival Weekend are extended (as follows):
Haverhill St. Bathhouse (M St): 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Marine Memorial Bathhouse (A St): 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
North Beach Bathhouse: 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
North Hampton Beach Bathhouse (High St): 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Seashell Stage Bathhouse (Beach Side): 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
South Pavilion Bathhouse (F St): 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
DOGS: Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30, 2026. 🐾
HORSES: Horses are also not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30, 2026. 🐎
THE INFORMATION CENTER ⓘ will be open with the following hours in the month of May. Starting on Saturday, May 30th, the Info Center will be open daily, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. for the rest of the summer.
HOURS:
May 2-3: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May 8-9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May 15-16: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May 30: Daily, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. throughout the summer.
LIFEGUARD HOURS:
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend: hours are 10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
May 25 through Labor Day (Sept 7): hours are 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
September 8-30th: hours are 10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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At this time, many places are operating on a weather-dependent or weekend-only schedule. Hours will be extended as the weather warms. Please check back for updates. This list is continuously being updated. As we get information about other businesses, we will post them here. Last update April 24, 2026.
Aces & Eights Casinos: March 26. Weds.-Thur. 2-9 p.m., Fri-Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sun., Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching: April 15
Barefoot Bobs: April 24
Beach Club Casino: Open daily, 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Bernie's Beach Bar: May 14.
Blink's Frydoe: March 14. Hours are weather-dependent. Sat-Sun, 12-5 p.m.
Blue Harbor Coffee Sunrise Cafe: April 1. Daily, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Boardwalk Cafe & Pub: March 13
Breaker's Restaurant at Ashworth by the Sea: Open year-round, current hours are Thurs., 5-9 p.m., Fri., 4-11 p.m., Sat., 3-11 p.m., Sun., 4-9 p.m.
Candy Corner: Easter Weekend. Weather-permitting schedule.
Charlie's Tap House: Open year-round. Mon. - Weds., 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. Thurs. - Sun., 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. 🍻
Coffee Break Cafe: Open year-round. Daily, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Note: For the month of April, the Coffee Break Cafe will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Darling's Coffee: March 6
Flamingos Coffee Bar: Open daily, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 🦩
The Goat: Now open daily. Weekdays, 4 p.m. - 1 a.m., Weekends, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
The Green Room: May 14.
Hampton Artisans Store: May 1
Impressions Beachwear: Open year-round. Weather-permitting.
Hampton Beach Yoga: Open year-round
L Street Tavern 603: Re-opened March 4. Open daily, Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 1 a.m., Sat-Sun, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Lupe's 55 Cantina: Opening weekend is April 17-19. Spring Hours are Thursday-Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
MomoYo Ramen: Friday-Sunday, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Mrs. Mitchell's Gifts: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weather-permitting.
Patriot’s Corner Grocery, Gas & Laundry: Open year-round. Sun-Thurs 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri-Sat, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Starting April 1st, they will be open daily, 6 a.m, - 10 p.m.
Point Break: March 18
The Purple Urchin Restaurant: May 15
Ronaldo's Ristorante: May 1st.
Sabo's Subs, Open Weds. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sand and Santa Gift Shop: May 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weekends until mid-June, then daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sea Ketch Restaurant: March 6. Monday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sweet Hannah's Candy Shoppe March 28. Spring hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weather-permitting.
Swell Oyster Shack: April 24
Tiki Taxi: May 7.
Wally's: Open year-round. Daily, 11 a.m - 1 a.m.
Wok the Wok: Open year-round
