SoWal Stories


Apalachicola Is a Wonderful Day Trip from South Walton

September 15, 2024
We love the snow-white quartz sands of SoWal beaches that squeak when we walk on them...

The Magnificent Monarch Art Trail in South Walton Florida

September 15, 2024
The Monarch Art Trail (MAT)

South Walton is Stand Up Paddle Paradise

September 15, 2024
You see them everywhere - at the beach, in the bay and on the coastal dune lakes.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a South Walton Wonder

September 15, 2024
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

A Conversation With Demetrius Fuller Of Sinfonia Gulf Coast

September 15, 2024
Discover how Sinfonia Gulf Coast is redefining th

Florida Fireworks What's Legal And What's Not

September 15, 2024
FLORIDA FIREWORKS INFORMATION “What’s Legal, What’s Not”?

WaterColor Inn Features More Than 70 Works By Justin Gaffrey

September 9, 2024
There’s perhaps no artist more synonymous with South Walton than

Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals: Managing Vacation Properties Through the Decades

August 12, 2024
To say Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals is hands on, and up close and p

South Walton & 30A Live Music, Venues, Concerts, Festivals

August 10, 2024
It's always time for live music in South Walton!

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach Wins International Award

August 6, 2024
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2024 has been selected

Farm & Fire Blends Amazing Food, Drinks & Sunsets

July 23, 2024
Farm & Fire, a favorite South Walton waterfront restaurant on the bay

Crystal Clear Waters Welcome Home Seven Sea Turtles

July 22, 2024
The Gulfarium C.A.R.E.

Meet Dikki Du Carrier

July 9, 2024
The Carrier family of Louisiana is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with...

Hotel Effie At Sandestin Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Portfolio of Hotels

June 21, 2024
 Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sa

SoWal Style: Renovated Cottage Overlooking the Gulf & Grayton Dunes

June 18, 2024
Dune Watch is a classic, family-friendly home in a prime location next

Bud & Alley's In Seaside Noted As "Most Legendary" In Florida

June 11, 2024
According to a recent article from Southern Living Magazine,

Keep Walton County Beautiful Encourages Action Every Day

June 10, 2024
To further our community's commitment to protecting and preserving our quality of life...

Bears In Unexpected Places In Walton County, Florida

June 10, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual r

Share The SoWal Shore With Sea Turtles And Shorebirds

May 23, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that...

South Walton Sea Turtle Season Underway

May 2, 2024
The South Walton Turtle Watch team is hard at work each and every day protecting and...

Oysters, Oysters, and More Oysters in South Walton!

April 15, 2024
Sowal is blessed to have access to some of the best seafood in the country, and our plump...

Alys Beach Outdoor Art is Diverse & Fabulous

March 20, 2024
The SoWal town of Alys Beach<

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