Volunteer Beach Ambassadors Hit the Sand to Educate and Inform
When Laurie Reichenbach walks the Beaches of South Walton, she does so with the confidence of a seasoned Volunteer Beach Ambassador (VBA).
Beach Info
South Walton Makes National Geographic Travel's Best Trips List
The rest of the globe is catching on to what we already know. That South Walton is one of the most special places on the planet!
Our beach community has been selected as one of the 28 Best Places to Visit in 2019, according to National Geographic Traveler’s editors and explorers.
Customary Use Battleground in Walton County, Florida - Public Hearing Nov 3
Many visitors to SoWal are shocked to find out that much of the stretch of beach between Miramar Beach and Inlet Beach is deeded to beachfront owners. As parking has gotten scarce and chair vendors have taken over much of the public space, competition for a place to relax is getting heated.
Hurricane Michael News from South Walton, Florida
Here in SoWal we are very thankful that we had very little impact from Hurricane Michael. Damage was limited to a relatively small number of trees down causing brief road closures and power out for much of South Walton for a couple of days. All businesses are open and the Gulf water is back to blue and beautiful.
SoWal Lifeguards On the Beach for New Season
South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards report today to their FOURTEEN (14) tower locations March 1, 2018 and will continue to staff them until the end of the season on September 30, 2018.
For detailed information about Beach Safety go here >
Seaside Dune Restoration Project Underway
In an effort to mitigate storm effects and maintain its beaches in the best possible condition, Seaside is restoring and re-nourishing its coastal sand dunes.
This approach will further develop Seaside’s long-term preservation and resiliency strategy to protect the landscape and maintain the native ecosystems. Its implementation will provide natural, enduring and future protection with no adverse effect to adjacent coastal areas.
We Share the Beaches Educational Series
Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles group invites our community to the We Share the Beaches Educational Series held at the South Walton Coastal Branch Library.
Programs are held monthly on specified Wednesday nights as announced from 6:30 til 7:30pm. Free and open to the public and also as training for Friends of South Walton Sea Turtle Volunteer Beach Ambassadors.
Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton County
Coastal Dune Lake Facts
How to Become a SoWal Insider
Welcome to the secret SoWal Insider page. If SoWal is in your heart, then you are a SoWal Insider. And where your heart is at is always your home.
You love South Walton because it is often perfect but not always. And it doesn't have to be. You are on SoWal time even if you are far away. You know how to beach like a local. And if you are a local then you are so, so lucky.
Does this describe you?
You are a member on the SoWal Forum.
Beach Access Map for South Walton 30A Lifeguard Locations
This interactive South Walton Beach Access Map is maintained by the South Walton Fire District (SWFD). The beach access map shows lifeguard locations for 30A and South Walton beaches. Beach parking areas are shown on the map. Also shown are ADA accessible beach accesses and free wheelchair availability for public use.
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