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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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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...

The Sounds of Nature: Birding in South Walton

With warm temperatures, a diverse ecosystem and multiple bodies of water, South Walton, Florida, attracts an incredible variety of bird species. Even if you are the most novice bird watcher, it’s hard not to get drawn in once you start paying attention to their calls, colors and behaviors. Walt Spence –...

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

There’s something about relaxing on the beach under the stars beside a bonfire that recalls simpler times. The warm glow of flames kindles the companionship of friends and family, creating lasting memories.

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,...

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...

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...

Park It: Walkable South Walton

Pull up in your car, park and leave it for the rest of your trip. South Walton is designed to be accessible, and between walkability and bikeability, you won't think twice about your car while you're here. In addition to natural beauty, a large part of what makes our 16...

Coastal Dune Lakes

Nestled between the sugar-white sand dunes along South Walton's beach are some of the rarest and most spectacular natural features the area has to offer: coastal dune lakes. They're found in only a few places on earth: New Zealand, Australia, Madagascar and the U.S. – and even in the same location, one coastal dune lake can vary drastically from its neighbors.

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