Arts & Culture

South Walton’s unique neighborhoods are home to an amazing collection of talented artists, performers and musicians. The art scene in South Walton is as diverse as the destination itself, showcasing everything from art galleries, digital projection festivals to live music and on-stage theatrical performances.

So whether you’re looking to spend the evening soaking up some live tunes from a local musician or want to explore incredible works of art from one of our distinguished artists, the heartbeat of South Walton’s arts and culture scene is always within reach.

Modus Photography

Modus Photography is located in Grayton Beach on 30A. Mo-dus is a translation for "The mode or expression." Capturing the moments of cultural differences, travel, surfing, beach photos, adventures, cultural ceremonies like wedding events and working with people is a natural fit with Chandler's personality! Starting in the dark room, Chandler...

David Hansel at Artists at Gulf Place

David is a self-taught artist starting at age 5yrs old, he graduated from drawing to painting quickly. The beach and all that it encompasses gives him inspiration. His work captures the vivid colors and material aspects of beach life. Each unique piece reminds us of what we love about the...

30Avenue

Serving as the gateway to 30A, 30Avenue is easy walking distance to Rosemary, Seacrest and Alys Beach. A distinctive setting for professional offices, outstanding restaurants and affluent retail, this coveted address is at the intersection of Highway 98 and Scenic Highway 30A in Inlet Beach, Florida. 30Avenue is the premier...

Seaside Amphitheater

Nestled into the heart of Seaside, the amphitheater regularly comes alive with toe-tapping tunes. Surrounding the amphitheater there are shops, galleries, and plenty of restaurants, including the famed "Airstream Row."...

J.Leon Gallery + Studio

Born with a vision to make high-end art attainable for everyone, J.Leon supports and promotes its artists while presenting guests with unique ways to engage with and uncover their next favorite work of art. More than a gallery, J.Leon is home to a working ceramics studio and offers a robust...

Gilbert Glassworks

Founded in 2017, Gilbert Glassworks is the premiere glass art studio along the Emerald Coast. Veteran glass artist, Russ Gilbert, founded the studio in hopes of bringing more attention to the unique medium. Education through creation is the goal of the studio, bringing a wide variety of glass classes for...

The Zoo Gallery

From the beginning in 1979, The Zoo Gallery's vision has been to promote American artists, provide products of exceptional quality and to excel in providing outstanding customer service. The Zoo Gallery carries handcrafted pottery, unique jewelry, limited edition prints, handmade furniture, recycled metal, artisan glass, award-winning t-shirts, wearable art, cards...

SandCastle Rockstars

Have you ever watched people on the beach build a huge sandcastle and wondered 'how do they do that'? Well, wonder no more! Our SandCastle Lessons are a fun, interactive group activity that will have everyone laughing while learning how to build the biggest sandcastle ever! We meet you...

The Bay

Sit back and relax at The Bay, as your look out at the Choctawhatchee Bay, sip on a cold cocktail, nibble on chef-inspired eats and tap your toes to the tunes. As part of the annual Perfect in South Walton Awards, The Bay took home Gold honors in the "Best...

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