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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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Plan a Bridal Getaway in South Walton

For the Bachelorette: If there's a better place than the beach to celebrate with your girlfriends before the big day, we don't know of it! We put together a sample itinerary for the ultimate South Walton bachelorette party, though we wouldn't blame you if you just stayed at the beach. Start your trip with...

For the Perfect Wedding, a Beautiful Location is Just the Beginning

Say "I do" to a dream wedding destination that will leave your guests raving. Friends and family always love a beach wedding – especially with South Walton's sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water. If you've always wanted to say your vows with your toes in the sand, there's no better...

Never Too Much of a Good Thing: A Dessert Tour of South Walton

There's a secret that beach insiders know, and we're going to spill the beans: South Walton might actually be dessert heaven with a beach, rather than beach heaven with good dessert. Okay, maybe we're exaggerating – after all, have you seen our sugar-white sand beaches? But the variety and quality...

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 based...

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 stand-up paddleboarding. From scenic trails winding through state parks and forests to the paved biking and walking pathways that connect our 16 unique beach neighborhoods, it’s no wonder South Walton is an ideal...

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...

Seagrasses and Algae Benefit South Walton Beaches, Ecosystem

Visitors come to South Walton’s beaches for the sugar-white sands and the feeling of those fine quartz crystals squeaking between their toes, but regulars have probably strolled along the beach at some point and came across seagrass or sargassum weed washed up on the shoreline. In warmer months, you might...

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