🌴 Girls Trip Destination Comparison 🌴
Trip Overview
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Travelers: 3 friends from Oklahoma City, Portland, and Honolulu
Travel Dates: November 14-17, 2025 (3 nights)
Interests: Outdoor activities, fine dining, craft cocktails, wine, long walks, relaxing beaches
| Destination | Flight Costs (Round Trip per person) | Average Flight (b/c Amy pays difference for HNL) |
Transportation (car, bus, ferry, etc) |
Hotel (per person per night) |
Total cost for Transport & Hotel |
Meals & Drinks (per person, 3 nights) |
Notes | Everything (per person for flight average, transport, hotel, meals/drinks) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From OKC | From Portland | From Honolulu | ||||||||
| Catalina Island | $520 | $300 | $580 | $507 | $120 | $420 | $540 | $160 | Hotel Atwater ($420/night), Avalon Grille, Catalina Express ferry. November is ideal weather with fewer crowds. | $1,207 |
| Honolulu | $550 | $470 | $0 | $310 | $150 | $315 | $465 | $150 | Wayfinder Waikiki ($315/night), Duke's Waikiki, walking/rideshare. Perfect beach weather in November. | $925 |
| Sonoma | $330 | $280 | $330 | $380 | $270 | $300 | $570 | $175 | Sonoma Creek Inn ($300/night), Girl & Fig, rental car. November is harvest season - perfect for wine lovers! | $1,075 |
| Los Angeles | $350 | $250 | $420 | $340 | $210 | $350 | $560 | $175 | Hotel Figueroa ($350/night), Bestia, Metro/Uber. Great November weather for beach walks and outdoor dining. | $1,075 |
Flight Times & Activities
| Destination | Flight Time from OKC | Flight Time from Portland | Flight Time from Honolulu | Top Activities | Activity Links | Activity Costs (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Island | 6.5 hours | 4.5 hours | 5.5 hours | Snorkeling at Lovers Cove ($25), Zip Lining ($125), Avalon Beach walking, Wine tasting at restaurants | Catalina Tours Food & Wine Events |
$150-200 total |
| Honolulu | 8.5 hours | 5.5 hours | 0 hours | Diamond Head hike ($5), Beach walks (free), Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay ($25), Sunset sailing ($75) | Hawaii Activities | $105 total |
| Sonoma | 5.5 hours | 2 hours | 9.5 hours | Wine tasting ($45/tasting), Vineyard walks (free), Cooking classes ($150), Spa treatments ($200) | Sonoma County Tourism | $250-395 total |
| Los Angeles | 3.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 5.5 hours | Malibu beach walks (free), Hollywood Bowl ($50), Getty Center (free), Food tours ($125), Griffith Observatory (free) | Visit LA | $175 total |
🏆 Top Recommendations for November 14-17 (Total Cost per Person):
Best Overall Value: Honolulu - $925 per person total, perfect beach weather and incredible outdoor activities!
Close Second (Tie): Los Angeles & Sonoma - $1,075 per person each
Los Angeles: Ideal November weather for beach walks and outdoor dining, excellent restaurant scene
Sonoma: Harvest season with perfect wine country weather, best for wine & food lovers!
Most Unique: Catalina Island - $1,207 per person, fewer crowds in November, perfect island getaway
📝 Important Notes:
- Catalina Island: Requires ferry transportation from LA ($75 round trip) included in transportation costs. Book accommodations early as options are limited.
- Flight costs updated based on November 2025 search results: OKC to Honolulu ranges $530-580, Portland to Honolulu $400-500, OKC to Los Angeles $250-400, Portland to Los Angeles $200-300, and San Francisco (for Sonoma) $280-480 from various origins.
- November timing is excellent - great weather, fewer crowds, and harvest season in Sonoma.
- Group dining reservations recommended for all destinations, especially Sonoma and high-end LA restaurants.
- All costs are estimates and can vary significantly based on travel dates, advance booking, and specific choices. Flight prices are based on current November 2025 search results from major booking sites.