The planning area for this study incorporates all the land, activities, and waterfront uses in and around Hampton Beach. This area encompasses approximately 550 acres of built land, 77 acres of beach, 700 acres of wetlands, and 115 acres of land adjacent to the harbor (see Figure 3). There are approximately 1.2 and 1.4 miles of beachfront along Hampton and North Beaches, respectively. In addition to the areas that are the focus of these planning efforts, the studies have taken into account conditions and trends in the surrounding region that have a direct impact on the uses at Hampton Beach. They include the adjacent tidal wetlands, Hampton River, and the road system leading to North Beach and Hampton Beach.
Figure 3. Project Area for the Hampton Beach Area Master Plan