The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Hilton Head, SC
3 places 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.
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Where the group sleeps
- The Sea Pines Resort Villas$350–$900 / night
Multi-bedroom private villas inside Sea Pines with beach access, pool, and golf-cart rental — the full island package for a group.
Sleeps 12
- Beach Properties of Hilton Head homes$400–$1,200 / night
Local rental office with 4–6+ bedroom homes — private pools, private porches, and beach access.
Sleeps 16
- Sea Pines Vacation Home Rentals$400–$1,200 / night
Full homes in gated Sea Pines with golf and beach access
Sleeps 14
What you do
- Kayak or Paddleboard Tour — Broad Creek
Guided paddle through the island's tidal creeks and marsh with dolphin sightings almost guaranteed.
- Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Private or semi-private sailing charter timed for the Low Country golden hour — rosé, dolphins, and ideal photos.
- Spa Day — Faces Day Spa or Sea Pines Spa
Hilton Head has a serious spa culture — the Sea Pines Resort spa and Faces Day Spa both do group packages with champagne service.
- Beach Day at Coligny Beach Park
Free public beach with easy umbrella and chair rentals, cold-pressed juice trucks, and a relaxed effortless vibe.
- Luxe Picnic Setup by Coastal Luxe Picnics HHI
Styled beachside or park picnic with low tables, linen, florals, and a charcuterie spread — zero effort, maximum photography.
- Wine and Painting Class
Guided paint-and-sip sessions at local studios — BYOB-friendly and easy to theme around a coastal scene.
Where you eat
- The Sea Pines Resort — Harbour Town Grill
Inside the Sea Pines Resort overlooking the marina — shrimp and grits, fresh catch, and a wine list that earns the price tag.
- Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks
Working dockside seafood institution with steamed oysters, crab, and a casual open-air porch — genuinely the freshest fish on the island.
- The Boathouse Restaurant
Waterfront brunch with bottomless mimosas, Low Country eggs Benedict, and a view that carries the whole meal.
- Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
Local favorite known for inventive Southern small plates and one of the island's better cocktail programs.
- Skull Creek Boathouse Restaurant
Full-service waterfront dining above the bar — perfect for a group sunset dinner before heading back out.
- Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana
Top-rated Italian on the island with handmade pasta
Still deciding?
How Hilton Head stacks up against the other places in the South.
- Hilton Head or Fort Worth?
- Hilton Head or Franklin?
- Hilton Head or Fredericksburg?
- Hilton Head or Galveston?
- Hilton Head or Gatlinburg?
- Hilton Head or Greenville?
- Hilton Head or Gulf Shores?
- Hilton Head or Gulfport?
- Hilton Head or Hot Springs?
- Hilton Head or Houston?
- Hilton Head or Jacksonville?
- Hilton Head or Key West?
- Hilton Head or Kiawah Island?
- Hilton Head or Knoxville?
- Hilton Head or Lexington?
- Hilton Head or Louisville?