The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Myrtle Beach, SC

4 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.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Where the group sleeps

Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort$100–$220 / night
Oceanfront suites at some of the best value per square foot on the Strand — great for a group that wants space without the resort price tag.
Sleeps 12
Royale Palms Condominiums$180–$450 / night
Privately owned oceanfront condos available on VRBO — multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, and direct beach access at a per-night rate that works for groups.
Sleeps 14
Marriott's Ocean Watch Villas at Grande Dunes$300–$700 / night
The Strand's most polished resort offering — oceanfront villas with full kitchens, a beach club, and a spa on-site.
Sleeps 12
North Beach Vacation Houses$300–$900 / night
Large beach houses with pools and ocean access
Sleeps 16

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise
Narrated dolphin-watching and sightseeing cruise departing from Murrells Inlet — the most scenic two hours of the weekend.
Sunset Booze Cruise on the Grand Strand
Beach Spa Day — Grande Dunes Spa at Marriott Resort
The best spa on the Strand with oceanfront views, group treatment packages, and a pool you can access all day post-treatment.
Bikini Bootcamp & Beach Yoga
Morning beach yoga sessions offered by multiple Strand-based instructors — wake up right and earn the frozen drinks.
Painted Pottery Studio — Myrtle Beach
Drop-in paint-your-own-pottery studios in the Broadway at the Beach area — relaxed, creative, and unexpectedly fun as a group midday activity.
Barefoot Resort Golf Package
4 championship courses at one resort complex

Croissants Bistro & Bakery
The Strand's most beloved morning spot — proper croissants, quiche, and bottomless coffee in a cozy setting that doesn't feel touristy.
Sea Captain's House
Oceanfront Myrtle Beach landmark since 1954 — she-crab soup, Carolina flounder, and a covered porch that captures the Strand's old-school coastal charm.
Nacho Hippo
Group-sized portions, 100 types of nachos, and a margarita list that keeps the pregame moving without breaking the budget.
Art Burger Sushi Bar
The most interesting menu on the Strand — creative sushi rolls alongside custom smash burgers in a lively Broadway at the Beach setting.
New York Prime Myrtle Beach
When the group wants a proper celebration dinner — dry-aged prime steaks, an extensive wine list, and service that matches the occasion.
Mr. Fish Seafood
Casual fresh seafood market and restaurant