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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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A Romantic Stay in Rosemary Beach

Named one of CNN’s most romantic towns in America, Rosemary Beach is the perfect getaway for you and your significant other. Intimate yet energized, this beach neighborhood welcomes couples looking to have fun and spend quality time together. First, fall in love with the architecture of Rosemary Beach. The Pearl stands tall...

Your Guide to One of America’s Most Romantic Towns

South Walton, Florida, is home to one of CNN’s most romantic towns in America and is a top destination for weddings and honeymoons. Romance runs deep in our 16 distinct beach neighborhoods, each of which has a unique culture and couple-friendly activities. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a spur-of-the-moment escape, South...

Put Your Feet in the Sand in South Walton, Florida this Weekend

After a long week, there’s nothing better than digging your feet in the sand and relaxing on the beach. And with two new flights added recently, it's quicker and easier than ever to make a beach trip a reality. Much of the U.S. can reach South Walton with a short, direct flight,...

Instagram It or It Didn’t Happen: 4 Spots to Take Great Ecosploring Photos in South Walton

These days, it sure seems like the only way to prove you did something is to Instagram it. While that’s not strictly true, there are some incredibly picturesque spots to hike, bike or kayak in South Walton, and it would be a shame to pass up a photo opportunity at...

Handmade for the Holidays: Unique Local Jewelry Makes a Perfect Gift

Finding the perfect gift for loved ones can be tough – but you’re in luck, because South Walton is chock-full of unique, handmade local jewelry that you can’t find anywhere else. A hub for artists and artisans, South Walton will allow you to surprise loved ones with thoughtful and beautiful...

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...

Why South Walton is a Beach Apart

You've probably heard someone say, "a beach is a beach," implying that one is as good as the next. And we get it – beaches are generally pretty nice places to be. But beyond the sugar-white sand and turquoise water in South Walton, there are quite a few reasons that...

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...

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,...

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