Team Building Activities

Develop camaraderie and build bonds between group members with a team building activity. From kayaking and hiking to wine tasting and art lessons, South Walton is full of hands-on fun for groups. Our 16 unique beach neighborhoods offer team building activities and tours suited to parties of all sizes. 

South Walton also offers a variety of attractions for guests to enjoy. After a day of meetings and events, shop your way through some of South Walton’s boutique stores, art galleries, and designer outlets. Experience coastal cuisine from one of our award-winning chefs; end the evening with a live music show or a performance by our local theater group. Scenic Gulf views and sugar-white sand are always nearby — meaning that you can escape and enjoy as you please.

Let these South Walton experiences inspire you and bring your team closer together.

Arts & Culture

Art Galleries and Classes:

South Walton is known for its diverse and eclectic art community. Why not let one of our talented artists guide you through the creation of your own work of art? Here’s a look at where you can have your own hands-on art experience. 

• CHROMA: Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery
• Website: chroma30a.com
• Contact: 1-844-5-CHROMA
• Address: 3925 West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate groups of up to 12
• Saczynski Gallery
• Website: andysaczynski.com
• Contact: 850-502-0072
• Address: 26 Logan Lane Unit B, Santa Rosa Beach
• Justin Gaffrey Gallery
• Website: justingaffrey.com
• Contact: 850-267-2022
• Address: 21 Blue Gulf Dr, Santa Rosa Beach
• Shard Shop
• Website: shardshop.com
• Contact: (850) 231-0554
• Address: 25 Logan Lane, Unit #E, Grayton Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 16 people
• Bayou Arts Center
• Website: culturalartsalliance.com/bayou-arts-center
• Contact: (850) 622-5970
• Address: 105 Hogtown Bayou, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 15 people

Culinary Experiences

Beer and Wine-Tastings/Pairings:

South Walton is home to a dynamic wine community and a growing craft beer movement. Let our world-class chefs and local experts prepare a perfectly paired experience for your group.

• Surfing Deer (wine dinners)
• Website: surfingdeer.com
• Contact: (850) 213-4200
• Address: 2743 East CO Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests in private dining room
• Wine World (wine and beer tastings, food pairings)
• Website: www.thewinebarfl.com/the-wine-bar-grand-boulevard/
• Contact: (850) 622-0802
• Address: 655 Grand Boulevard #100, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• The Wine Bar – 30A (wine and beer tastings, food pairings)
• Website: thewinebarfl.com/the-wine-bar-watercolor-on-30a
• Contact: (850) 231-1323
• Address: 1735 East Co Highway 30A, WaterColor
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Hilton Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (wine and beer tastings, food parings)
• Website: hiltonsandestinbeach.com
• Contact: (850) 267-9500
• Address: 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate a group of up to 30
• The Pearl (wine dinners)
• Website: thepearlrb.com
• Contact: (850) 588-2881
• Address: 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests
• Marlin Grill (wine tastings, dinners)
• Website: marlingrill.com
• Contact: (850) 351-1990
• Address: 9100 Baytowne Wharf Boulevard, Sandestin
• Group Size: Call for specifics

Brewery Tours/Tastings:

South Walton is home to two local breweries – Grayton Beer Company and Idyll Hounds Brewing Company – that are located about 5 minutes apart in Santa Rosa Beach. Each crafts its own unique beers and offers a laid back environment. Grayton Beer Company even has a stage for live music or presentations.

• Grayton Beer Company
• Website: graytonbeer.com
• Contact: (850) 231-4786
• Address: 217 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate a group of up to 20
• Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
• Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com
• Contact: (850) 764-3955
• Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics

Cooking Demos:

Whether a novice or a regular culinary explorer, South Walton’s cooking demos and classes can teach you tips and tricks to cook like a pro.

• Stinky’s
• Website: stinkysfishcamp.com
• Contact: (850) 267-3053
• Address: 5960 West Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Hilton Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
• Website: hiltonsandestinbeach.com
• Contact: (850) 267-9500
• Address: 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• The Pearl
• Website: pearlrb.com
• Contact: (850) 588-2881
• Address: 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 25 guests
• Marlin Grill
• Website: marlingrill.com
• Contact: (850) 351-1990
• Address: 9100 Baytowne Wharf Boulevard, Sandestin
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 60 guests

Dinner Cruise:

While in South Walton you should certainly find time to get out on the water, all while enjoying world-class eats. Why not combine the two on a dinner cruise?

• Solaris
• Website: sunquestcruises.com
• Contact: (850) 650-2519
• Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 150 guests

Sports

Golfing:

For a slightly slower pace, set out for a stroll across a picturesque fairway. The local links offer stunning views and incorporate their unique surroundings as part of the challenge.

• Burnt Pine 
• Website: sandestin.com/burnt-pine-golf-country-club
• Contact: 850-267-6500
• Address: 3300 Burnt Pine Ln, Miramar Beach
• Camp Creek Golf Club
• Website: watersoundclub.com/golf/camp-creek-golf-course/
• Contact: 850-231-7601
• Address: 684 Fazio Drive, Watersound
• Raven Golf Club at Sandestin (open play)
• Website: www.sandestinraven.com/teetimes/
• Contact: 850-267-8155
• Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach

Pickleball and Tennis:

South Walton offers plenty of pickleball and tennis courts at first-rate complexes, including Camp Creek, Tops’l Beach & Racquet Resort, WaterColor Tennis and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Seascape is also home to six clay tennis courts. Spark a little friendly competition or book a lesson with one of many local pro instructors.

• Camp Creek 
• Website: www.campcreekinn.com/experience/tennis-and-pickleball
• Contact: 877-648-4144
• Address: 684 Fazio Drive, Watersound
• Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort
• Website: www.topslbeach.com/
• Contact: 850-610-8222
• Address: 9011 Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach
• WaterColor Tennis
• Website: matchpointresorts.com/watercolortennis
• Contact: 850-400-3696
• Address: 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach
• Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
• Website: www.sandestin.com/things-to-do/tennis
• Contact: 844-822-2190
• Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach
• Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort
• Website: www.seascape-resort.com/
• Contact: 850-654-4287
• Address: 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach

Outdoors & Nature

Beach Bonfire:

Sand, stars and s’mores make for a perfect evening. Treat your group to a beach bonfire to relax after a day of meetings. Bonfires can be permitted through the South Walton Fire District or setup and cleaned up through local vendors.

• 30A Blaze
• Website: 30ablaze.com
• Contact: (850) 733-0302
• Address:
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests
• Coastal Concierge
• Website: 30aconcierge.com
• Contact: (850) 687-8395
• Address:
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests
• Steve Kirby – The Bonfire Guy
• Website: bonfireguy.com
• Contact: (850) 797-5358
• Address:
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests

Build a Sandcastle:

Spend time on our sugar white beaches creating a one-of-a-kind sand sculpture! From simple castles to elaborate kingdoms or corporate logos, test your hand at this beachy pastime with professional instruction.

• Beach Sand Sculptures
• Website: beachsandsculptures.com
• Contact: (303) 618-2631
• Address:
• Group Size: Can accommodate 200-plus guests on the beach

On The Trail:

From state parks and forests to quaint back streets, biking and hiking will carry you through all of South Walton’s natural beauty.

• Bike Rentals:
  • Website: yoloboard.com
  • Contact: 850-424-6852
  • Address: 4735 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
  • Website: 30aelectric.com
  • Contact: 850-687-3083
  • Address: 100 N Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
• YOLO
• 30A Electric Bike Company
•  Trails:
  • Website: floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/Topsail-Hill-preserve-state-park
  • Contact: 850-267-8339
  • Address: 7525 W. County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
  • Contact: 800-822-6877
  • Address: Adjacent to Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
  • Contact: 800-822-6877
  • Address: 2384 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach
• Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (3 miles)
• Timpoochee Trail (19 miles)
• Scenic Highway 98 Trail (3 Miles)

Rope Courses:

If you’re looking for an adrenaline-packed activity, look no further than South Walton’s ropes courses.

• Baytowne Adventure Zone
• Website: baytowneadventurezone.com
• Contact: (850) 428-2736
• Address: 9800 U.S. Highway 98, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate a group of up to 200.
• Aerial Entertainment at the Seascape Towne Centre
• Website: aerialentertainmentseascape.com
• Contact: (850) 428-2736
• Address: 100 Seascape Drive, Suite 106, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics

Spa & Fitness

Brewmaster:

For a unique yoga outing, practice your downward dog at a local brewery where you can sip on a locally made beer after class.

• Grayton Beer Company
• Website: www.graytonbeer.com/
• Contact: (850) 231-4786
• Address: 217 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate up to 50 guests

Yoga:

From traditional yoga and hot yoga to yoga on a paddle board, there are a variety of ways to get your yoga fix in South Walton.

• Sofitco Studios on 30A
• Website: sofitcostudios.com
• Contact: (850) 662-6670
• Address: 2166 West Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate groups up to 40
• 30A Paddle Yoga
• Website: 30apaddleboardyoga.com
• Contact: (239) 560-6667
• Address: 78 Ricker Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate groups up to 20

Volunteering

Volunteering provides a strong team building opportunity while giving each participant a sense of personal ownership to this special place. Here’s a few ways you can get involved.

• Keep Walton County Beautiful
• While affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, KWCB is managed by Walton County Tourism and maintains its own unique initiatives. The program empowers everyone to make a positive impact through opportunities to volunteer in areas such as litter prevention, waste reduction and recycling. Learn more and get involved with future cleanups and beautification efforts at KeepWaltonCountyBeautiful.org.
• Habitat For Humanity of Walton County
• Website: waltoncountyhabitat.org
• Contact: (850) 660-1681
• Address: 110 South County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Food for Thought
• Website: fftfl.org
• Contact: (850) 290-4056
• Address: 174 WaterColor Way, STE 103 #286, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Children’s Volunteer Health Network
• Website: cvhnkids.org
• Contact: (850) 622-3200 x 101
• Address: 82 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
• Website: floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/topsail-hill-preserve-state-park
• Contact: (850) 267-8330
• Address: 7525 W. County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• Alaqua Animal Refuge
• Website: alaqua.org
• Contact: (850) 685-0288
• Address: 155 Dugas Way, Freeport
• Group Size: Call for specifics

Water Activities

Paddle Boarding:

Take advantage of Walton County’s 26 miles of beachfront, 15 rare coastal dune lakes and access to Choctawhatchee Bay, by inviting your team to participate in a group paddle boarding session. There are plenty of businesses that can get you started on this favorite activity of locals.

• Gulf Wind Paddle & Surf
• Website: gulfwindpaddleandsurf.com
• Contact: (850) 502-4357
• Address: 4552 U.S. Highway 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach
• Group Size: Call for specifics
• YOLO Board Adventures
• Website: yoloboard.com/yolo-adventures
• Contact: (850) 267-7877
• Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach
• Group Size: Can accommodate a group of up to 12
• Peddlers Paddle Board and Kayaks
• Website: visitsouthwalton.com/listing/peddlers-paddle-boards-kayaks
• Contact: (850) 708-5528
• Address: 10343 East County Highway 30A, Seacrest
• Group Size: Call for specifics

Fishing:

Adventure awaits out on the Gulf through exciting offshore trips and inshore charters with seasoned fishing guides such as Grayton Girl, Strictly Business, and Lil Lucky. Just to the north, the Choctawhatchee Bay offers plenty of additional angling. There’s also the fun option of surf fishing, where outfitters bring all the supplies and non-fishers can watch from a seat on the beach.

• Grayton Girl Fishing Charters
• Website: graytongirlcharters.com
• Contact: (850) 978-5658 
• Address: Grayton Beach, FL 32459
• Group Size: Can accommodate groups of up to 4
• Strictly Business Fishing Charters, LLC
• Website: strictlybusinessfishing.com
• Contact: (706) 767-4427
• Address: 105 Hogtown Bayou Ln. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• Lil Lucky Fishing Charters
• Website: lillucky.com
• Contact: (850) 699-2286
• Address: 8330 Mike Hayes Dr. Baytowne Marina, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
• Group Size: Can accommodate groups of up to 5