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Did someone say crawfish? Let the good times boil as Local Catch Bar & Grill invites locals and visitors alike to a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 6th from 4-7PM. Live music with the Forrest Williams Band is from 6-9PM during the Full Moon Party - keep an eye out for future FMPs. 

South Walton's own Forrest Williams Band is an award-winning favorite on stage among locals and visitors to the area.  Forrest and Pherrel Williams, along with drummer Josh Fox, perform a variety of music from southern rock to country and blues. 

 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.

In South Walton, the sonic landscape is thriving and we’re here to help you navigate it!

Live music is one of our area’s greatest attractions. Rockin’ bands, dynamic duos and soulful solo artists perform at dozens of venues along our beachside strip of paradise all year-round. Whether you're looking for the full weekend experience, a shady place to spend an evening, or a dance floor to showcase your best moves, some spots never fail to feature the best local and regional talent our area has to offer.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary all year as South Walton's most popular resort destination for couples, families, vacationers, groups and business travelers.

Havana Beach Bar & Grill in Rosemary Beach has new Brunch and Dinner menus that are an ode to Hemingway’s Havana, celebrating the joy of living, eating and drinking well. The new menus draw inspiration from Ernest Hemingway’s favorite old town Havana haunt, El Floridita, after which the Havana Bar & Grill itself was modeled.

On March 1st in 2020, the annual Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show had just concluded a weekend with beautiful weather, record-setting attendance, and dealers reporting yet another year of tremendous sales.

Then, less than two weeks later, the Covid virus changed almost everything, including boating as demand skyrocketed as families took to more outdoor activities.

For sure one of the most magnificent homes on the Gulf Coast, 4 Shore is a soaring three-story luxury home located only two blocks from the white sandy beach. Boasting seven serene bedrooms (each with its very own ensuite bathroom) and a covered private pool, this Santa Rosa Beach oasis was designed with every comfort in mind. There's even a convenient elevator for accessing all the levels with ease. With space for 14 people and plenty of room to spread out separately or hang out together, 4 Shore is your family's exquisite new 30A hideaway.

Introducing Celebrate! Alaqua — A month-long series of events during March to celebrate the opening of Alaqua Animal Refuge's new home!

Alaqua Animal Refuge is pleased to announce the formal opening of their new, one-of-a-kind facility, located at 155 Dugas Way, and invites the community to celebrate the momentous occasion with a month-long celebration of events titled “Celebrate! Alaqua” beginning March 4.

The Lodge 30A, South Walton's new boutique hotel in Seagrove Beach, is now accepting reservations for spring bookings, with a Grand Opening Offer you won’t want to miss!

Plan an unforgettable beach vacation at The Lodge 30A and enjoy coastal comfort, a private pool, lush natural surroundings, private resort amenities and more – including up to 30% OFF standard rates, when you book your stay between March 2 and May 25, 2023.

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Here is the 2022-2023 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates.