Relocating to South Walton is easier with our Walton County Relocation Guide. Resources for moving to South Walton are on this page. South Walton has always been a popular tourist destination, but there has been a recent boom of permanent residents.
Here are the updated details for the free Seaside Shuttle for 2025.
WaterColor Inn, the flagship luxury resort along 30A, announces today that its gulf-front onsite eatery, Fish Out of Water, has taken a fresh culinary direction under the guidance of industry veteran Chef Louis Martorano.
As the hotel’s new Director of Culinary and Executive Chef, Chef Martorano brings a new, seasonally-driven perspective to Fish Out of Water’s award-winning cuisine and impeccable service.
Representatives for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Walton County Tourism participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Visitor & Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 20th.
The $4.2 million project will provide education, host events and connect visitors to the park's natural wonders. Walton County provided $285,000 in Tourist Development Tax funds to support the project, which is expected to be completed in late 2025.
A mecca of design and master planning set within the captivating landscape of the Gulf of Mexico coastline of Northwest Florida, Alys Beach is a living gallery of the works of some of the country's most revered architects and designers.
Managed exclusively by Alys Beach, the vacation rental program offers guests an immersive, fully tailored experience. Book Now!
The Dawson Group, a locally owned and operated restaurant group, has acquired three notable South Walton establishments, including Red Fish Taco, Stinky’s Bait Shack, and Stinky’s Fish Camp, from longtime local, Jim Richard of Word of Mouth Restaurant Group.
One of the main reasons SoWal.com was started was to answer questions about our area from locals, newcomers, and visitors. Below are some of the most common questions with answers and links to more information.
What is SoWal?
Walton County Tourism has unveiled the new brand chosen to represent the welcoming communities in Walton County located north of the Choctawhatchee Bay – Authentic Walton.
Keep Walton County Beautiful, a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving our county’s natural environment, is seeking volunteers for the International Coastal Cleanup® event on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The final voting round for the 2025 Perfect In Walton County Awards opened Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. and closes 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, Sept. 27. Vote online at perfectinwaltoncounty.com.
Kurt Lischka, Moon Creek Studios Photographer and SoWal founder, is proud to once again be nominated in "Best Photographer" category.
