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10 Best Honey Moon Destinations in the USA: #8 Will Give You the Best Experience

By Jonathan

August 17, 2023


You need to be at one of these best honeymoon destinations in the USA after a long season of planning your wedding. You have made it as the wedding was glamorous, everyone had a blast, and now it is time to unwind and enjoy your partner's company. At this point, you both deserve the best vacation.

The definition of the best vacation varies from person to person, and even couples could have varied opinions. Deciding on the best honeymoon destination that will suit both of you can be an uphill task.

The United States is home to amazing destinations serving all interests at different budgets. There is a place for everyone.

In the next section, we bring you some of the best honeymoon destinations in the USA. We have done the hard work for you, and yours is to pick your destination and go.

The Best Honey Moon Destinations in the USA

Castle Hot Springs, Arizona

There is no experience like a dip in the hot springs

There is no experience like a dip in the hot springs

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona is an exclusive destination offering standalone condos fitted with enormous bathtubs. This paradise is located on a vast but secluded piece of land, and you are guaranteed fresh food from the farms.

This destination can only accommodate about 60 people at a go, making it the best honeymoon destination if you prefer a quiet and less crowded location. The hottest non-sulphuric hot spring in the whole world is found here.

If both of you are more adventurous, you could sign up for the harnessed rock climbing adventure on the Arizona desert cliffs.

Big Sur, California

The beauty of the Bixby Bridge and the turquoise waters in Big Sur

The beauty of the Bixby Bridge and the turquoise waters in Big Sur

Big Sur is an amazing honeymoon destination along the Central California coast that is famous for its enormous cliffs, beautiful winding roads, panoramic landscapes, and the most tranquil lodges.

As you approach Big Sur, the famous Bixby Bridge will be in your vicinity, and you might even get to cross it. The coastline here is clean and not cluttered with traders and food vendors. You can get lazy on the beach and enjoy a breezy time with your partner.

Besides all the beauty and tranquillity, Big Sur is one of the cheapest honeymoon destinations in the USA. The beautiful landscape by itself is reason enough to desire this trip. 

Big Sur is a hidden gem, but not too far from civilization as you can access any of the surrounding towns with all the modern facilities.

Napa Valley, California

A view of the beautiful Napa Valley vineyards in California.

A view of the beautiful Napa Valley vineyards in California.

Napa Valley in California is a dream honeymoon destination in the USA. The valley has several small towns packed with tourist activities all year round. Couples can do many activities together, including a visit to the Tank Garage Winery for wine tasting.

Napa Valley offers plenty of wine. The hotels serve wine all the time, and if you love and appreciate exploring the different tastes of wine, this is the place to be.

While Napa Valley mostly offers classy and exquisite accommodation options, everyone is welcome here since you can always book the villas and still enjoy the valley's beauty.

Sonoma, California

The Chateau Winery in Sonoma Valley

The Chateau Winery in Sonoma Valley

This place is another beautiful honeymoon destination for wine and good food lovers. It is the ideal place to recover after months of chasing after service providers around and dealing with family and bridesmaids' dramas.

It is located next to Napa Valley, which might appear to be a favorite destination for many, but Sonoma is the best place for you if you want solitude. It is also closer to the coast, where you can catch the beautiful sunset.

For a more quiet and reserved honeymoon, you can book one of the amazing golf resorts and enjoy the geo-thermal-fed pools, golf, and wine-tasting locations. Book a vineyard and winery tour and learn about your favorite drink.

New Orleans, Louisiana

A band playing on the streets of New Orleans in Louisiana

A band playing on the streets of New Orleans in Louisiana

New Orleans hosts the best hotels cutting across all the ratings. This makes it one of the best honeymoon destinations for 2023. The hotels are inviting with top-notch service delivery, bringing about romantic vibes.

The city's architecture is beautiful, giving you the right environment for a cuddly evening walk.

New Orleans also offers a party life where you can go out with your partner and enjoy the music and drinks in the evening.

You could also opt for a quieter destination where you spend most of your time in cozy resorts, having quality time together, swimming, and enjoying sumptuous cuisines.

The Florida Keys

The seven-mile bridge in Key West

The seven-mile bridge in Key West

The Florida Keys is the best place to unwind with your partner after a successful wedding. The white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and calm blue waters spell tranquillity.

Florence Keys is an archipelago that is made up of hundreds of small islands which are accessible. You can lounge by the beach with your sweetheart or engage in more adventurous activities such as sailing, snorkeling, or fishing.

If you love exploring nature, you will enjoy being in the Florida Keys for your honeymoon, as there is so much to explore. Spare time and visit the Butterfly and nature conservatory in Key West and the Turtle Rescue and rehabilitation center in Marathon.

Besides the nature and beach activities, Florida Keys is home to party life. The town is home to vibrant bars and entertainment joints. The restaurants offer sumptuous and freshly made local cuisines, which will not disappoint your taste buds.

Puerto Rico

San Juan in Puerto Rico offers the best honeymoon vibes in the USA

San Juan in Puerto Rico offers the best honeymoon vibes in the USA

Puerto Rico is a beautiful honeymoon destination in the tropical areas of the United States. This magnificent Island offers a relaxing environment where you can relax with your partner after a successful wedding.

The neighboring town of San Juan is easily accessible and offers undisputed vibrancy. If both of you are the life of the party, you are home in Puerto Rico. The entertainment joints offer the most energetic nightlife. Besides dancing, you should also get a taste of their mojitos.

You could book one of the exquisite beachfront villas and wake up each morning to your partner's face and the beautiful views of the sun rising on the horizon.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The million-dollar cowboy bar – an iconic place in Jackson Hole

The million-dollar cowboy bar – an iconic place in Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole in Wyoming receives thousands of honeymooners annually because it literally offers romantic vibes from the wild side.

This amazing honeymoon destination is home to the most magnificent national parks, such as the Grand Teton and Yellow Stone. Jackson Hole is one of the few places usually flooded with visitors all year round.

If your honeymoon falls in summer, you can engage in white water rafting, hiking, and fishing. You could also schedule for the winter honeymoon if you intend to engage in snowmobiling, winter camping, and skiing.

The one advantage of going for your honeymoon during winter is that most destinations have fewer visitors. It is considered off-peak; hence most services are also discounted.

Ensure you visit the million-dollar cowboy bar for the delicious barbecue and a mug of the local brew.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

A beautiful sunset view at Grand Canyon National Park

A beautiful sunset view at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon is the destination that everyone visits for all reasons. You will come across hikers, campers, backpackers, day trips, and honeymooners.

You could spend your time hiking around the beautiful hoodoos. Still, the epitome of it will be a night under the stars, the most romantic experience ever offered at Under Canvas Grand Canyon. Part of the tent's roof is clear to let you gaze as the heavenly bodies come alive at night. You have the chance to catch a shooting star and make a wish for a long life together.

Under Canvas has much more to offer the love birds, including live bands, the best cuisines in the region, and an activities-packed morning where you can go jogging, do yoga, or just enjoy the sunrise as you indulge in a sumptuous breakfast.

The Low Country, South Carolina

The well-maintained old architectural buildings in South Carolina

The well-maintained old architectural buildings in South Carolina

South Carolina has so much to offer honeymooners, irrespective of their definition of a perfect vacation. The beachfront resorts are the most romantic place you will ever be, and you could spend your days here enjoying the fantastic cocktails.

You could also stroll through the amazing historic architecture and forts all the way to the Holy City. The whole town is all decorated and filled with happy people, both locals and visitors.

The cuisines in the low country will make you want to stay beyond the honeymoon period. You can always get decent and budget-friendly accommodation in South Carolina. If you are not on a tight budget, you can spend your honeymoon vacation at the exquisite beachfront and golf course resorts.

Conclusion

After a honeymoon in one of these amazing destinations, you will not remember the service provider who brought a green ribbon instead of turquoise. You will be relaxed and in a good mood together for the rest of your life.

Pick your favorite place from our list, and if you have been to any of these places, let us know how your experience was. Feel free to engage us in the comment section.

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About the author

My name is Jonathan J. Williams, a 36-year-old male, and hiking is my oxygen. It is my source of life. I hike on good days and bad days for relaxation and exercise. Backpacking and camping go hand in hand with camping; the three define my life. The trails and mountains keep calling at me.

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