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Imagine your perfect vacation: quiet relaxation, music and cocktails with friends, exploring nature, or seeing the sights. Now imagine it all in one place, steps from 26 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water and surrounded by gourmet dining, boutique shopping and championship golf.

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An Active Vacationer’s Playground

While the sugar-white sand is always inviting for a leisurely lounge, South Walton has countless options for keeping you in motion during your vacation.

A Guide To The Timpoochee Trail

There’s no better way to get “up close and personal” with South Walton than a bike ride along the Timpoochee Trail. The approximately 18.5-mile trail, named after an influential Euchee Indian Chief, winds past dune lakes and state parks and beach access points through several charming beach neighborhoods. It’s a perfect day trip for the family, an ideal way to get some exercise, and a whole lot of fun.

First Timer's Guide to Inlet Beach

This quiet beach town is the easternmost of South Walton’s trail of 16 unique neighborhoods. Home to the largest beach access in Walton County, Inlet Beach provides the relaxing escape you have been dreaming of. But don’t let its calm charm fool you, there is plenty to do beyond the beach.

First Timer's Guide to Dune Allen

When you think of sprawling stretches of sugar-white sand and turquoise water and beach cottages that speckle the shoreline – this is Dune Allen. Located on the far west end of Highway 30A, Dune Allen caps the stretch of unique neighborhoods that make South Walton special for generations to come

Hike or Bike Your Way Through South Walton's Trails

South Walton is home to more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails with varied levels of difficulty. Some trails are paved and others all natural, so whether you’re looking for a leisurely bike ride or stroll or a heart-pounding, sweat-inducing adventure, there’s a trail for you in South Walton.

South Walton’s Hotels Offer Travelers Flexibility, Convenience and Luxurious Amenities

While beach rental homes in South Walton come in all shapes and sizes, they can often book up to a year in advance – making hotels the easiest option for business travelers, couples or families planning a last-minute getaway.

A Treat for the Eyes: The Architecture of WaterSound

WaterSound is a place where manmade art and architecture blend in perfectly with natural surroundings. This 1,400-acre gated community is an escape for many reasons – one of which is its soothing, secluded atmosphere. Pale blue buildings blend in perfectly with the sugar-white sand of the beach, and rustic wooden walkways wind gracefully across this charming beach neighborhood.

First Timer's Guide to Rosemary Beach

From its stunning architecture and award-winning cuisine to the peaceful getaway of boutique accommodations, it’s no wonder couples flock to Rosemary Beach for a special getaway. Romance blooms in this New Urbanist South Walton neighborhood, which was named one of CNN’s “Most Romantic Towns in America.”

Creativity Around Every Corner: Explore South Walton’s Outdoor Art and Murals

South Walton is known for its breathtaking views, sugar-white sand and waves of fun along the Gulf Coast. What may be surprising to some first-time visitors is the endless creative opportunities in our 16 beach neighborhoods. Art galleries can be found throughout the destination, but let’s take a step outside the gallery and see where you can enjoy some of South Walton’s most popular outdoor art and murals.

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