The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Galveston, TX
1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
Where the group sleeps
- Galveston beach house$250–$700 / night
Beach house with Gulf views, pool, and group space.
Sleeps 14
What you do
- Stewart Beach Day
Family-friendly beach with lifeguards, rentals, and concessions.
- Williams Party Boats (Fishing Charter)
Deep sea fishing in the Gulf — red snapper, kingfish, and more.
- Moody Gardens
Pyramids with aquarium, rainforest exhibit, and seasonal pool.
- Galveston Duck Tour
Amphibious vehicle tour through Strand streets and into the harbor.
- Galveston Island Brewing Tour
Tour and tasting at Galveston's local craft brewery.
- Pleasure Pier Amusements
Rides, games, and carnival food on the historic pier over the Gulf.
Where you eat
- Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
Galveston seafood institution since 1911 — get the pecan-crusted fish.
- Shrimp N Stuff
No-frills fried shrimp and po'boys — cash only, worth it.
- Mosquito Cafe
Eclectic brunch spot in the East End with fresh pastries.
- Rudy & Paco Restaurant
Upscale Latin-influenced seafood — the best fine dining on the island.
- Miller's Seawall Grill
Seawall restaurant with Gulf views and solid seafood.
- Maceo Spice & Import Co.
Italian deli and grocery since 1947 — great sandwiches.
Still deciding?
How Galveston stacks up against the other places in the South.
- Galveston or Columbia?
- Galveston or Dallas?
- Galveston or Destin?
- Galveston or Eureka Springs?
- Galveston or Fort Lauderdale?
- Galveston or Fort Worth?
- Galveston or Franklin?
- Galveston or Fredericksburg?
- Galveston or Gatlinburg?
- Galveston or Greenville?
- Galveston or Gulf Shores?
- Galveston or Gulfport?
- Galveston or Hilton Head?
- Galveston or Hot Springs?
- Galveston or Houston?
- Galveston or Jacksonville?