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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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Historical Hot Spots in South Walton

Formed in the 1820’s, Walton County is full of historical sites. Take advantage of the mild temperatures and bike-ability of the area with a visit to these historic stops. One of the first buildings and the first church in the area, The Point Washington Methodist Church (1290 N Co Hwy 395,...

Where to Stand-Up Paddleboard Like a Local

Stand-up paddleboarding may not have originated in South Walton, but with endless beautiful waterways and scenery, plus the ability to paddle year-round, the epicenter of stand-up paddleboarding is right here. But if you truly want to get the most out of your experience, you need to pick the best spots for...

Top 10 Reasons to Host Your Meeting in South Walton

When planning a group event, you're often faced with tradeoffs. Do you want the most spectacular location – one that your guests will always remember? Or do you want the kind of place that makes planning the trip easy? Well, when you plan an event in South Walton, you get...

How to (Legally) Host a Beach Bonfire in South Walton

There’s something about relaxing on the beach, under the stars and beside a bonfire that recalls simpler times. The warm glow of flames and the companionship of friends and family create lasting memories. South Walton’s sugar-white sands and bright starry nights set the perfect stage for roasting marshmallows and sharing s’mores...

Craft Beer Tour

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice flavor to drink beer at the beach, and in South Walton, you don’t. With a recent craft beer boom in the area bringing top-notch breweries and beer bars, you can have your beer and enjoy it, too. And whether you want to go all in...

South Walton Is The Place To Race

South Walton visitors and locals tend to enjoy an active lifestyle, whether they are running, kayaking or paddle boarding. From trails winding through the state parks and forests to the paved biking and walking pathways that connect our 16 unique beach neighborhoods, it’s no wonder why South Walton is an...

A Day of Dining: A Local’s Guide to South Walton’s 16 Beach Neighborhoods

Whether you are a culinary explorer, a self-proclaimed foodie, or just an average Joe looking for an awesome bite to eat, South Walton’s 16 unique beach neighborhoods offer a diverse array of tasty eats, from Southern-fried goodies and fresh Gulf seafood to French-inspired entrees and prime steaks. No matter which neighborhood...

Beach Fitness and More: An Active Traveler’s Guide to South Walton

While some folks just want to post up at the beach and not move for a week or two, others can’t bear the thought of passing up a workout along South Walton’s pristine sugar-white sand beaches. We talked to local yoga instructor and fitness expert Angela Ragsdale about her favorite ways to...

6 Brunch Hot Spots in South Walton

Whether you rose with the sun and set out for the beach or you slept in after an evening of South Walton's famous nightlife, the best bet for your mid-morning hunger is a fabulous brunch. Here are six great local eateries to start your day off on the right foot: Havana...

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