Did you hear that? South Walton has sounded a siren call for seafood lovers.
Thanks to local entrepreneurs Pamela and Tim Wellborn you can now find the bounty of the “world’s luckiest fishing village” just inside the welcoming doors of Market 30A in Inlet Beach.
The Spanish began naming towns, rivers and bays, usually after Saints, as they explored and colonized Florida in the 16th Century. In the 17th Century, following Saint Rose’s death and Sainthood, the Spanish name a major bay in what is now the Walton County, Florida area “Santa Rosa Bay” and publish the name on maps of Florida.
The name was changed by the British around 1778 to Choctawhatchee Bay. Thus, the longtime Spanish name of Santa Rosa Bay became unknown to many contemporary residents and visitors to South Walton and Florida.
October’s crisp mornings and bright blue skies coupled with the arrival of Monarch butterflies and sprouting wild goldenrod make it an ideal time to get outside and explore one of SoWal’s most treasured and often-overlooked resources - Point Washington State Forest.
The forest preserve covers over 15,000 acres in Walton County and includes various opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding and even hunting.
Off the Bucket List is a luxurious, newly renovated 3,593 sf home located in Seaside. Follow the path backwards, even before the start of Seaside, to a time and place in South Walton memory.
Camp Creek Inn on the Camp Creek Golf Course is now open and accepting reservations.
The new 75-room boutique hotel has a unique privilege for guests – allowing “Member for a Stay” privileges to Watersound Club, a private membership club that provides access to a range of high-end properties including a world-class beach club, an expansive new health and wellness facility, and both the Camp Creek Golf Course and Shark’s Tooth Golf Course.
Hunting for good food and good times in SoWal? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination.
Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, next door to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant. Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, and a Bloody Mary to really get you going!
This summer, let Angelina’s take the worry out of choosing the perfect dining spot!
For nearly three decades, Angelina’s Pizzeria & Pasta has charmed locals and visitors with feel-good Italian staples and warm, family-friendly service.
Watersound Club, The St. Joe Company’s private membership club, has now opened expansive amenity additions next to the Camp Creek Golf Course, just north of Scenic 30A on SoWal's east end.
April 9, 2023 by Kurt Lischka
Dread Clampitt performs The Rolling Stones classic, Wild Horses, with founding duo Balder Saunders (Mandolin, Lead Vocal) and Kyle Ogle (guitar) with Matt Miller (fiddle) & Duke Bardwell (guitar) at the Good Friday Crawfish Boil at Redfish Taco in Blue Mountain Beach 4/7/23. https://www.dreadclampitt.com
Chef Jim Richard and staff served up crawfish and more good eats and lots of drinks to locals and visitors during Atlanta's Spring Break week.
https://redfishtaco.com
April 9, 2023 by SoWal Staff
Eden Gardens State Park consists of 163 upland acres just north of Seagrove Beach, across highway 98 in Point Washington, along the shores of Tucker Bayou and the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Gracing Eden are gardens everywhere, the beautiful legacy of the many gardeners and master gardeners who belong to the Friends of Eden Gardens State Park, and give lovingly of their time and labor.
See all the details at http://SoWal.com/place/eden-gardens-state-park
