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The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Oahu, HI

1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.

The sun is setting over a rocky beach
Photo by Sandy Jiang on Unsplash

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.

Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November.

Where the group sleeps

  • North Shore 6BR beach house$900–$2,200 / night

    Whole house near the surf breaks, lanai big enough for everyone

    Sleeps 14 · 6 bedrooms

What you do

  • Kailua Beach Sunrise Yoga & Paddleboard

    Morning yoga on Oahu's most beautiful windward beach followed by guided paddleboarding on turquoise calm water.

  • Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

    Protected marine sanctuary in an ancient volcanic crater — sea turtles, parrotfish, and water clarity that surprises first-timers.

  • North Shore Shave Ice & Surf Culture Tour

    Road trip up to Haleiwa for shave ice at Matsumoto's, farm-stand açaí, and watching Pipe dreams at Banzai Pipeline.

  • Spa at Turtle Bay Resort

    Oceanfront spa on the North Shore with lomi lomi treatments and a setting far removed from Waikiki's crowds.

  • Waikiki Catamaran Sunset Sail

    Sail along the Waikiki coastline as Diamond Head turns amber — mai tais on deck, Diamond Head behind you.

  • Hawaiian Flower Crown & Lei Workshop

    Craft traditional flower headpieces and kukui nut leis with a local artisan — a hands-on cultural experience the group keeps.

Where you eat

  • Roy's Waikiki

    Roy Yamaguchi's flagship in Waikiki — misoyaki butterfish, macadamia nut-crusted mahi, and a chocolate soufflé that requires zero apologies.

  • Halekulani (Orchids Restaurant)

    Sunday brunch at the Halekulani is an Oahu ritual — white linens, ocean views, and a spread that covers every food group.

  • Fête (Chinatown)

    Honolulu's most celebrated restaurant — chef Robynne Maii's Beard Award-winning menu uses local product with razor-sharp technique.

  • Mahina & Sun's (Surfjack Hotel)

    All-day neighborhood restaurant in a boutique hotel with a pool — açaí bowls at 8 AM, fish tacos at noon, cocktails at 5.

  • Senia (Chinatown)

    Precise, produce-driven tasting menu from two alumni of some of America's finest kitchens — reserve far in advance.

  • Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki

    Dry-aged porterhouse in Waikiki — the crew-dinner room

Plan our friendsmoon