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Happy Holidays - Beach Style!
You’ve never experienced anything quite like spending the holiday season along the beach. Seaside’s Turn on the Town Celebration is a great way to get things started with an evening of fun for the whole family.
Step into Another World at Caliza Pool and Restaurant
With its sun-drenched Mediterranean architecture, the Caliza Pool is a world unto itself in Alys Beach. Everyone is invited to enjoy happy hour and candle-lit, poolside dinner at the restaurant. The signature cocktails and terraced views combine for…
Eden Gardens State Park - A South Walton Original
Framed by moss-covered and centuries-old live oaks, Eden Gardens State Park originally was home to the Wesley timber family that owned and operated several area sawmills. Now part of the Florida Park Service, the home and surrounding gardens serve…
Ten South Walton Traditions
Borrowing from the time-honored habits of our regular visitors, here’s a quick rundown of ten South Walton beach traditions that you and your family should make your own this season.
Local Favorites
Discover insider tips on unique experiences to find your perfect beach in South Walton. When in the area, do as the locals do and enjoy a few of their favorite things.
Smiling Fish Café
It may be debatable if fish have lips, but at Smiling Fish Café, the grouper are grinning and the snapper are snickering. Quite simply, this is a quirky and quaint restaurant.
Fire Is Ablaze With Fresh Flavor
Fire Restaurant is all about the unexpected. Owned by Brenda Darr, a New Orleans transplant, Fire bustles with energy and excitement.
Rainy Day Fun In South Walton
Looking for some fun South Walton activities when Florida's "liquid sunshine" appears? Check out these rainy-day ideas.
Beach Comfort Food
Try some of South Walton’s favorite decadent treats from this list, and if you like... work off the extra calories with some swimming, a bike ride, or a game of tennis.
Experience A Gulf Coast Spring In South Walton
Spring comes early to the gulf coast of Florida. In South Walton, we start looking for signs of spring in March.

