South Walton

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Located on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, South Walton is continually recognized as a premier beach vacation destination that boasts 26 miles of sugar-white sand, turquoise water and 16 unique beachside neighborhoods, each with its own personality and style. South Walton's artful mix of shops and restaurants perfectly complement the area's natural attractions and activities, from kayaking and golfing to tennis, swimming and bicycling. Find your perfect beach in South Walton.

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Beyond the Beach

South Walton may be known for its turquoise water and sugar-white sand beaches, but there are many reasons that the destination beckons visitors back year after year. Continue Reading.

Activities in South Walton

South Walton offers a variety of activities for everyone. Take a look at the countless activities opportunities offered, from biking to golfing to ecosploring adventures. Continue Reading

Facts at a Glance

26 miles of sugar-white sand and turquoise water, 16 beach communities and much more. Here's what you need to know about South Walton. Continue Reading.

South Walton Overview

A 26-mile stretch located along the Gulf in Northwest Florida, South Walton encompasses a strand of 16 beach neighborhoods, each with unique personality, architecture and energy. Find your perfect beach in neighborhoods renowned for scenic beauty, sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water. Continue Reading.

Golf Courses in South Walton

South Walton offers visitors an abundance of championship golf on courses designed by renowned course architects such as Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Fazio, and Tom Jackson. Continue Reading.

South Walton State Parks and Forest

With pristine parks, rich forests and rare coastal dune lakes all intertwined by a series of trails, South Walton is a true wonderland of natural discovery. Continue Reading.

Cultural Arts Alliance and South Walton Artificial Reef Association Team Up for Underwater Museum of Art

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) have partnered to bring North America’s first permanent underwater sculpture park, The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), to South Walton. Continue Reading

July 4th Celebrations in South Walton

South Walton’s 16 unique communities dotted along 26-miles of sugar-white beaches offer beach-going families a variety of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day this year. Continue Reading.

Bed tax funds help secure beach access, lessen traffic congestion in South Walton

Visit South Walton and the Walton County Board of County Commissioners recently purchased three beachfront parcels and a 7.35 acre inland property with the goal of preserving public beach access and reducing traffic congestion in South Walton County. Continue Reading.

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