SoWal Stories


Hilton Sandestin Beach Celebrates 40 Years & $35mil Renovation

February 10, 2025
 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Fish Out Of Water At WaterColor Inn Announces New Chef And Menu

January 25, 2025
WaterColor Inn, the flagship luxury resort along

Bud & Alley's Pizza Bar Serves Authentic Italian by the Beach

January 22, 2025
Bud and Alley’s Pizza Bar offers a

How To Get A Walton County Beach Driving Permit

January 22, 2025
Walton County offers a variety of Beach Driving Permits, Charter Fishing

SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2025

January 13, 2025
The 30A Songwriters Fes

New Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Underway

January 13, 2025
Representatives for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Walton County...

Market 30A In Inlet Beach Covers All the Gourmet Bases

January 12, 2025
Market 30A owner Pamela Wellborn w

Making New Memories: Plan Your Alys Beach Escape

January 8, 2025
A mecca of design and master planning set within the captivating landscape of the Gulf of...

Stinky's Sold! The Dawson Group To Carry Torch

January 7, 2025
The Dawson Group, a locally owned and operated restaurant group, has acquired three...

Let's Go Fishing in South Walton

January 1, 2025
Fishing is more than just a past time in South Walton – it’s a way of lif

Seaside Park & Ride On The Free Shuttle

December 31, 2024
Here are the updated details for the free

SoWal Flashback: Seagrove Villas Motel Final Photos and Memories

December 28, 2024
The historic Seagrove Villas Motel welcomed SoWal beach lovers for over 60 years, but the...

South Walton Nature Walks

December 12, 2024
There's not much better for your body and your mind than getting back to

SoWal Style: A Dream Coastal Retreat Bordering Grayton Beach State Park

December 7, 2024
Welcome to Gindarra – Your Dream Coastal Retreat in Grayton Beach, bordering the

Thomas' Donut & Snack Shop is a Laguna Beach Legend

December 7, 2024
The parking lot may be gravel but the view is strictly high class at Thomas' Donut &...

30A Trolley is Rolling - Hop On, Hop Off

December 7, 2024
There has been a lot of discussion and interest for trolleys serving South Walton and 30A.

Walton County Tourism Launches "Authentic Walton" Brand

November 14, 2024
Walton County Tourism has unveiled the new brand chosen to represent the welcoming...

Seaside Central Square Named One Of World's Most Beautiful Spaces

November 11, 2024
A comprehensive article by Business Insider named Seaside's Central Square as one of the...

SoWal Beach Town Spots Where We Love to Rise & Shine

November 10, 2024
SoWal Mornings are made for breakfast outside, people watching, and explo

SoWal Lunchtime at Local Catch Bar & Grill

November 2, 2024
We adore our delicious lunchtime breaks at our local SoWal eateries.

Panoramic Gulf Views Mesmerize at Fish Out Of Water In WaterColor

November 1, 2024
Panoramic Gulf views mesmerize from every seat in the house at

Somersisle Terrace and The August Are Unique Opportunites For The Alys Beach Life

October 7, 2024
Alys Beach is on beautiful Scenic 30A, captivating the spirit with amazin

Modica Market Celebrates 30 Years in Seaside

September 15, 2024
Modica Market, which opened March 17, 1989

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a South Walton Wonder

September 15, 2024
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

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