[2] Hampton Beach is in Rockingham County, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Portsmouth.

[4] The Hampton Beach Village District was established on June 26, 1907, to provide electric power and water to the summer tourist community.

The fire started in the Surf Hotel and was spread to the other buildings by high winds.

[8] Most of the resort village lies on a barrier spit separated from the mainland by a large estuary system known as Hampton Harbor.

Access from the west is provided by three roads: New Hampshire Route 101 is the main access point to the densely populated southern resort area from most points west, while Winnacunnet Road (officially New Hampshire Route 101E) provides access to the less developed areas in the northern part of the village near a large salt marsh conservation area.

From this point south, NH 1A splits into two one-way streets: the southbound Ashworth Avenue, and the northbound Ocean Boulevard.

The census-designated place (CDP) portion of Hampton Beach extends from the Seabrook town line in the south to Winnacunnet Road in the north.

Recently, the Ballroom placed in the top 30 for worldwide ticket sales in venues under 3,000 seats.

The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival has a profound effect on seacoast businesses, the community, and the overall economy of the area.

Restaurants, lodging, shops, and businesses in general depend on the Seafood Festival as the primary contributor to their bottom line.

The Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day, is also instrumental in extending the summer season.

[15] There are also fireworks held to cap the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival in September, with a launch scheduled for that Saturday at 8:15 pm.