09/23/2026
Summer may be over but there's still lots to do here at Hampton Beach - not to mention the pending storm this weekend lending itself to some wicked waves. Reach out if you want to spend a night or two here at Hampton Hollywood Squares before the end of October.
The summer season may have come to a close, but there’s still plenty to enjoy at Hampton Beach. Many businesses are welcoming visitors through Columbus Day, and some are open year-round. If you’re planning a visit, take a look at the dates below to see who’s open and when. 🍂
The dates below are for businesses that have shared their closing plans with us. We’ll add more as we hear from them.
*This info was last UPDATED October 5, 2026
CLOSING DATES:
The INFORMATION CENTER is open weekends from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. through September 27.
BATHROOMS/ BATHHOUSES:
Haverhill St. Bathhouse: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. - open year-round.
Marine Memorial Bathhouse: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. - open year-round.
North Beach Bathhouse: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - open year-round.
North Hampton Beach Bathhouse: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Seashell Stage Bathhouse: (beach side): Closed September 6.
South Pavilion: 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. - open-year round.
LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY:
Lifeguards will be on duty at Hampton Beach daily from 10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. through the end of September.
PARKING: Metered parking is $3 per hour through September 30, 2026, with operating hours from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days per week. From October 1-31, 2026, parking drops to $1 per hour. Starting November 1 (through March 31) parking is FREE.
DOGS: Dogs are allowed on the beach starting October 1, 2026.
HORSES: Horses are also allowed on the beach starting October 1, 2026.
SHOPS/RESTAURANTS/ARCADES:
Aces & Eights Casinos: Open daily, 12 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Airbrush Underground: Open weekends through Columbus Day. Weather-permitting.
Al Gauron's Luncheonette: Open through December 31, 2026. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday.
Beach Bums: Open weekends through Columbus Day. Weather-permitting.
Beach Club Casino: Open daily, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Bernie's Beach Bar: Closed for the season.
Blink's Frydoe: C Street location open through October.
Boardwalk Cafe & Pub: Through October, date TBD.
Blue Ocean Discovery Center: Closed for the season.
Breakers Restaurant: Open year-round. Monday-Thursday, 4 - 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday, 12 - 9 p.m.
BZ Gifts: Weekends through Columbus Day, October 13.
The Candy Corner: October 4.
Charlie's Tap House: Open year-round.
Coffee Break Cafe: Open year-round. Hours: Open Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Corner Cantina: TBD.
Explore the Ocean World, LLC: Closed for the season.
Flamingo’s: Open year-round.
Funarama: Closed for the season.
The Goat Hampton: Open year-round., Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Hampton Fudge Factory: Open weekends/weather-permitting through Columbus Day.
Hampton Beach Yoga: Open year-round.
JB's on the Boardwalk: Closed for the season.
L Street Tavern: Open year-round
McGuirk's Ocean View Restaurant & Lounge: Closed for the season.
Mrs. Mitchell's Gifts: October 12. Now open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wok the Wok: Open year-round.
Patriot’s Corner Grocery, Gas & Laundry: Open year-round.
Playground: Open year-round.
Playland Arcade: Open weekends through Columbus Day. Weather-permitting.
Point Break: Open through December 31, 2026. Hours: Weds.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m., Fri., 4-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 12-11 p.m. Closed Monday-Tuesday. Closed January 1-March 31, 2027.
Purple Urchin: Closed for the season.
Sand and Santa Gift Shop: Open weekends, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. until December 20, 2026.
Sea Ketch Restaurant: Open through November. Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. Closed Monday-Wednesday.
The Shuck Shack: September 24, 12-7 p.m. $1 Oysters all day.
Tiki Taxi: September 26.
Wally's: Open year-round.
Wok the Wok: Open year-round.
