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Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic
4.8★ · 51 Google ratings · Hampton, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 130 ft away · paid
Walk
240 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 320 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
64°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 38 samples clean · 2026
Map of Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing3Showers330 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come mid-week to watch carving
Sculptors typically finish their pieces toward Friday to prevent weather damage, so earlier visits show active work.
Plan for busy boardwalk shopping
Beyond sculptures, the area offers many shops, restaurants, and entertainment within walking distance.
Sculptures withstand rain well
One visitor was surprised by how little damage occurred after multiple rainstorms during the event.
Visit weekdays for parking
Weekends fill quickly and parking becomes difficult, while weekday visits offer easier lot access.
Budget for parking costs
Parking runs two to three dollars per hour depending on location near the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Water
64°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:05 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:21 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 NH-1A, Hampton, NH 03842
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 240 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 320 ft away
Nearby
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic?
240 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 320 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
