What should we do if it rains in Hampton Beach?

Q: Where’s the nearest movie theater?

Vision Max Cinema, 201 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952.

If it rains, stay dry indoors. I send people to the Seacoast Science Center, the Hampton Beach Oceanarium, Funarama, and Ocean Gaming on the boulevard. Want a movie? Vision Max Cinema — 201 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952. Then come home to a dry house. Browse open stays below — or last-minute windows if you’re already packing.

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Last Minute Deal

Seaside Social - Steps to Wally's, Goat, L Street

4.94

Hampton, NH · 1 bed · 1 bath

Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026 · 2 nights

$588.07 all-in ~~$641~~ Airbnb

Rent $367.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $46.07

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Beach Haven w/Spacious Balcony

4.94

Hampton, NH · 2 beds · 1 bath

May 16 – May 18, 2027 · 2 nights

$660.77 all-in ~~$721~~ Airbnb

Rent $434.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $51.77

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Neighborhood Nest | 10 minutes to Beach & Downtown

4.94

Portsmouth, NH · 2 beds · 1 bath

May 1 – May 3, 2027 · 2 nights

$780.12 all-in ~~$851~~ Airbnb

Rent $544.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $61.12

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Cozy Beach Haven w/Spacious Balcony

4.86

Hampton Beach, NH · 2 beds · 1 bath

May 16 – May 18, 2027 · 2 nights

$654.26 all-in ~~$714~~ Airbnb

Rent $428.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $51.26

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Seaside Social Deluxe - Steps to Wally's, Goat

4.96

Hampton, NH · 2 beds · 1 bath

May 16 – May 18, 2027 · 2 nights

$635.81 all-in ~~$694~~ Airbnb

Rent $411.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $49.81

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Cozy Oceanfront Penthouse w/Private Sunrise Deck

4.00

Hampton, NH · 1 bed · 1 bath

May 1 – May 4, 2027 · 3 nights

$892.96 all-in ~~$974~~ Airbnb

Rent $648.00 · Cleaning $175.00 · Tax $69.96

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Indoor, still in town

Hours change — check before you go. Don’t treat these as guaranteed open hours.

Indoor favorite

Seacoast Science Center

570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870, USA

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More indoor room than the Oceanarium — a solid rainy-day walk with kids.

Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium

367 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842, USA

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Small, fully indoors, touch tank.

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Funarama

169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842, USA

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Covered arcade — a few dry hours with kids.

Ocean Gaming

81 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842, USA

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Indoor games when the beach is wet.

Movie

Vision Max Cinema — 201 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952. Nearest movie theater for most Hampton Beach stays. Confirm showtimes before you drive.

If you’d rather leave the boulevard

Portsmouth is about 15 minutes — museums, shops, theater. It’s a short hop, not a beach substitute. Browse homes when you’re ready to lock a dry base: HamptonBeach.Rent.

Rain ≠ cancel change

A wet forecast does not create a new cancel tier. Same math as always. Full policy: Cancellation policy.

100% if you cancel at least 7 days before arrival
50% if at least 2 days
100% within 24 hours of booking
Add-ons are non-refundable

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