The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Honolulu, HI
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.
Best months: March, April, May, June, September, October, November.
Where the group sleeps
- North Shore beachfront house$500–$1,200 / night
Private beachfront house on the North Shore with surf out front.
Sleeps 12
What you do
- North Shore Surf Lessons
Learn to surf on legendary North Shore waves with pro instructors.
- Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
Pristine coral reef snorkeling in a protected marine sanctuary.
- Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Chase marlin, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna off the Kona coast.
- Diamond Head Summit Hike
Iconic crater hike with panoramic views of Waikiki and the Pacific.
- Makani Catamaran Sunset Sail
Open-bar catamaran cruise along Waikiki as the sun drops behind Diamond Head.
- Royal Hawaiian Golf Club
Jungle-framed course carved into a lush valley with mountain backdrops.
Where you eat
- Senia
Chef-driven tasting menus blending Hawaiian ingredients with French technique.
- Marukame Udon
Fresh handmade udon noodles with a line out the door — worth every minute.
- Helena's Hawaiian Food
James Beard-winning spot for lau lau, pipikaula, and kalua pig.
- Hy's Steak House
Old-school Waikiki steakhouse with tableside Caesar and flambéed desserts.
- Side Street Inn
Where chefs eat after work — legendary fried rice and pork chops.
- Eggs 'n Things
Waikiki brunch institution with towering stacks of macadamia nut pancakes.
Still deciding?
How Honolulu stacks up against the other places in the West.
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