Scenic Walton is looking for your help in nominating Scenic 30A to the National Scenic Byways program.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for January 2020, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family homes closed sales were up 2.1% for January 2020 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 14.3%. Inventory was down .9%. Median sales price was up 11.4%. Dollar volume was up 54.8% over last year at $162 Million.
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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
Just go to our SoWal Beach Access Guide with a list of all beach accesses in Walton County >
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We got up close and personal with the coolest new amenity from The Clubs by JOE: access to flights on the famous Pilatus PC-12NG aircraft that The Clubs by JOE makes available to club members through Western Aircraft.
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When it comes to booking your perfect vacation getaway, Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals is the place to call.
As Owner John Paulsen puts it, “we are a boutique store and are very hands-on, keeping both the property owners and guests very happy. We are not just a number in the bin. We find that vacationers are looking for something they don’t have at home, for nice accommodations and amenities and things to do, we deliver on all accounts.”
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Elmo’s Grill has been in business in SoWal for almost 30 years now and owners Brad and Amanda Josten plan to keep serving great food for 30 more.
“We took over in May 2016 and have done a lot of tweaking to the original menu,” says Brad.
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Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach, now open for the season, has received the Diners’ Choice Award as a result of being voted by diners as a top-rated restaurant experience.
The unique open-air restaurant and bar has received top honors in several categories for the Northwest Florida region: best overall dining experience, best food, best service, best ambiance, best outdoor dining, romantic atmosphere, and other top foodie ratings. The OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award lists are a celebration of top-rated restaurants.
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Voted ‘Best Place for Live Music’ in the 2020 Perfect in South Walton Awards, The Bay, Chef Jim Shirley’s waterfront hot spot, features an excellent happy hour, Sunday Funday with brunch and Sunday Pickin’, and as the award suggests, an incredible setting for live music!
Each season brings celebration and special events to the bayside restaurant, located at the foot of the 331 bridge in SoWal, and March is shaping up to be one busy month your famiy and friends won’t want to miss.
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Last week, I joined the SoWal team for lunch at La Cocina. The restaurant has been open in its Seacrest Beach spot for over ten years and is well known for its Latin-inspired cuisine and great margaritas in a festive atmosphere. It's been high on my list of SoWal restaurants to experience, all of my expectations were fulfilled and more.
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The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K weekend kicks off in delicious style with Taste of the Race on Friday, February 28th. This annual showcase of South Walton’s unforgettable culinary style is a must-do for anyone who loves food and supporting a good cause.
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If you ever hear someone singing “Pizza By The Slice, Oh So Nice,” you can be sure that they've been to Southside Slice, the local's favorite pizzeria that prides itself on made-to-order, awesome pizza renditions.
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We have a lot ofgreat spots to catch live music in SoWal, but it's hard to match the atmosphere and intimacy of the REP Theatre main stage in Seaside. Every seat in the house is a good one, there's only 75, which almost gives it a living room atmosphere. Exceptional artistsin an intimate setting, with beer & wine served! Be sure to catch a show at The REP before or after dining at one of Seaside's excellent restaurants.
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Visitors to SoWal spend a lot of time along Scenic 30A, and a MUST visit to Alys Beach is always in order. Located on the east end of South Walton (just west of Rosemary Beach), locals and out-of-towners are always amazed at the unique architecture, courtyards, green spaces, gardens and parks found within the Alys Beach community.
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The Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show takes place February 28 - March 1, 2020 at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. This land-based show will feature boat displays from all major manufacturers and the top dealers representing the latest in boats, high tech engines, electronics and marine accessories. Boats ranging from entry level bow riders and center consoles all the way up to the next generation 42' center consoles with quad outboards that have become so popular. Buyers will find everything in-between. REAL. FUN. BOATS.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for December 2019, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family homes closed sales were up 34% for December 2019 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up .5%. Inventory was down 1%. Median sales price was up 16.4%. Dollar volume was up a whopping 75.8% over last year at $207 Million.
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