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For you food lovers and romance seekers, here is our latest SoWal List, encompassing special candlelit tables at cozy dining spots in South Walton.

The best gifts are found at the beach! South Walton has lots of wonderful products and services that will make someone you know very happy. Head out for a shopping adventure at some of our favorite shops and shopping destinations. The SoWal staff loves to shop local - here's our latest SoWal List with some of our favorite gifts for your friends and family this season.
 

Coffee shops in SoWal are the perfect places to perk up, grab a bite, do work, or just relax. Rise and grind with this SoWal List of local coffee houses that are as unique as the distinctive communities they serve.
 

With so many great restaurants to choose from, it’s nearly impossible not to get a good breakfast in SoWal. Whether you want to sit down for a leisurely meal, or grab a bite on the way to your favorite beach, here's our SoWal List for a great breakfast in South Walton.
 

We've got some great wine bars here at the beach in South Walton. On any given afternoon, life at the beach just might entail stepping inside for a quick glass, only to emerge a few hours later to step into a taxi to head to the next bodega. Let's explore some of our favorites in our latest SoWal List.

We enjoy discovering the freshest and most interesting foods whether its produce, cheese, wines, olive oils, seafood, baked goods or specialty foods. SoWal food shopping options are expanding in ways that make us thrilled to be able to shop local. Tasty, healthful and fresh foods can now be found at a number of locally owned markets, health foods stores, and gourmet/specialty shops.

With excellent stores like Anthropologie and Pottery Barn, Grand Boulevard’s retail mix is aligning nicely with their established dining scene. Wide shaded walkways, lush greens and stone facades will have you looking for excuses to visit, and there are plenty. Like Happy Hour, for instance.

Sun worshippers, surfers, beach babes, professionals, and entrepreneurs are all busy, whether in an office or on the beach. Everyone deserves to take a break from the daily grind to grab a cocktail and kick back. No need to rinse the salt water from your hair, the sand from your feet or polish your loafers - just walk in and belly up to one of these cool, laid-back outdoor bars where the rum flows and the frequenters feel right at home in our latest SoWal List.

Local painter Justin Gaffrey began his career as an artist after working many years as a chef and local restaurant owner. Justin was actually building furniture in 2000 when a primitive Caribbean folk style painting caught his eye and inspired, he painted something similar on a piece of furniture.