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Share SoWal! Free Access to Thousands of Beach Photos

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One of the ways we like to promote our area, and help you do the same, is sharing our collection of more than 5,000 photos for you to download and share for FREE! We are pleased and proud to share photos of our beloved South Walton. It's why we started SoWal.com - to share our love for the beach. Please help us spread the joy and Share SoWal!

Volunteer Opportunities For Our South Walton Community

South Walton is a strong and proud community, and an important part of our purpose at SoWal.com is to foster community growth. We are blessed to have so many great groups and organizations, and we enjoy supporting all of them. You can help through membership, cash contributions, volunteering, or even by sharing their achievements with others in the community and beyond.

See our SoWal Guide to area Groups & Organizations >

Fish Out Of Water At WaterColor Inn Announces New Chef And Menu

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.

How To Get A Walton County Beach Driving Permit

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.  

New Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Underway

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.

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