Everyone in our SoWal community wants locals and visitors to enjoy our beaches safely and to respect our wonderful natural areas. Please follow beach safety rules and guidelines.
We are committed to Beach Safety Every Day - For Gulf conditions and flag updates, text "SAFETY" to 31279.
South Walton Beach Safety Flag information
Alys Beach, the incomparable coastal town on Florida's Scenic 30A, has expanded its Concierge Program, with exclusive new offerings for homeowners and vacation guests. The additions to the existing Concierge Program add a new layer of ease and enjoyment to the graceful balance of life in Alys Beach.
Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton. What features do our beach accesses have? Which 30A beach accesses have restrooms. Which beach accesses have lifeguards, ADA accessibility, wheelchairs available for public use, beach chair rentals, etc. We have all the locations and details about public beach accesses in South Walton, Florida.
Almost two-thirds of Walton County's 26 miles of beaches is accessible to the general public. In addition, resorts, hotels and private vacation rentals offer exclusive beach access to guests.
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.
Walton County offers a variety of Beach Driving Permits, Charter Fishing Permits and Dogs on the Beach Permits for Walton County landowners and/or residents.
The procedures for applying for and receiving a permit are outlined and dictated by the Walton County Beach Activities Ordinance 2024-21 and the Boating on Waterways within Walton County Ordinance 2024-20.
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.
