SoWal Stories
Sandestin Wine Festival Apr 15-18
April 16, 2021
The Sandestin Wine Festival takes place April 15-18, 2021 throughout The Village of...
Oysters, Oysters, and More Oysters in South Walton!
April 15, 2021
Sowal is blessed to have access to some of the best seafood in the country, and our plump...
South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament in Grayton Beach Apr 18
April 15, 2021
The annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament takes place on Sunday April
Help Clean Up The Bay On Earth Day April 22
April 13, 2021
Earth-lovers are asked to meet at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf & Beach...
Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 21-25
April 12, 2021
Tickets are going to sell fast and we're excited for the 22nd year of this great jazz...
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for January 2021
April 6, 2021
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton
April 1, 2021
South Walton has something great going on every month of the year, and every wee
Local Catch Bar & Grill Celebrates 10 Years Serving Locals & Visitors
March 29, 2021
Local Catch Bar & Grill, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, ce
Focus on a Sandestin Vacation by Beach Blue Properties
March 29, 2021
Sandestin is South Walton's largest resort destin
New Stores Set To Open at Grand Boulevard
March 29, 2021
Making its Northwest Florida debut in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is Arhaus Studio
Food For Thought Champions the Fight Against Growing Food Insecurity
March 29, 2021
In a year that should have been about celebrating ten years of service to the community,
South Walton Street Art Festival at Grand Boulevard May 7-9
March 19, 2021
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce its newest...
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Annual Fundraiser: Crescendo! Apr 30 - May 2
March 18, 2021
Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased...
Staying Safe at the Beach in South Walton
March 17, 2021
At SoWal.com, we are committed to helping locals and visitors stay safe while enjoying...
SoWal Photo Galleries of Every Beach, Bay & Lake Access in South Walton FL
March 17, 2021
Recently we've added 1,400 new photos of every public Beach, Bay
Scenic Highway 30A Designated as National Scenic Byway
March 17, 2021
Our little road on the SoWal Coast along the world's most beautiful beaches has gained...
South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms
March 17, 2021
Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton.
SoWal Local Madison Olson Sets Sights on Solo Sailboat Regatta Across Atlantic
March 15, 2021
Madison Olson is a SoWal native who now lives in France and is building a campaign to...
Cultural Arts Alliance to Develop Monarch Art Trail in Watersound
March 15, 2021
The Cultural Arts Al
Reflections On Seaside by Dhiru Thadani Available for Order
March 15, 2021
Reflections On Seaside by acclaimed architect, author, and urbanist Dhiru A.
Buy or Sell a Home with Live 30A Real Estate and Help Change Lives Around the World
March 15, 2021
Here at Live 30A, we believe in living sim
Thousands Run Virtually in Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Raising $300,000
March 12, 2021
Nearly 1,700 runners participated in the 19th Annual Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon...
Volunteer Opportunities in South Walton
March 12, 2021
We are blessed with a caring and giving community, and during these difficult times,...
St. Paddy's at The Bay & North Beach Social Mar 17
March 10, 2021
You're in luck!
Blues on 30A at Gulf Place March 14
March 10, 2021
Join family and friends for the Ultimate Blues Festival at Gulf Place. BLUES on 30A
North Beach Social Opens on the Bay
March 9, 2021
North Beach Social (NBS) is now officially open underneath Farm & Fire Southern...
The Return Of The REP Theatre Spring 2021
March 7, 2021
Nearly a year since temporarily shutting its doors due to COVID-19,
Spectacular Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton
March 2, 2021
True Coastal Dune Lakes occur in only a few places around the world, but
Tutu Trot 5K Run & Walk Apr 24
February 28, 2021
The Tutu Trot is a public 5k Run/Walk on April 24, 2021 in beautiful Hammock Bay in...
South Walton Nature Walks
February 22, 2021
Nothing is better for your body and your mind than getting back to nature among the trees...
South Walton Adventures on the Water
February 22, 2021
People flock to South Walton from all over the world to enjoy the most beautiful beaches...
Cartercraft Roofing Celebrates 30 Years in SoWal
February 21, 2021
2021 marks the 30th year in business for Cartercraft Roofing in South Wal
WaterColor Inn & The Pearl Hotel Continue to Receive High Acclaim
February 19, 2021
St. Joe Resort Operations, LLC (“St. Joe Hospitality”), a subsidiary of The St.
Seaside Institute Hosts Sustainable Town Planning 2021 Workshop Mar 24 & 25
February 19, 2021
Sustainable To
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant Marks 35th Anniversary With Big 2021 Enhancements
February 18, 2021
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Scenic Highway 30A in Seaside, Florida,—famous...
Cultural Arts Alliance and Underwater Musem of Art Complete Third Sculpture Deployment
February 18, 2021
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), South Walton Artificial Reef...
Chef Jim Shirley Honored as 16th Van Ness Butler Jr. Award Winner
February 18, 2021
In 2020, Chef Jim Shirley received two honors, the first was becoming the
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Honored in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards
February 18, 2021
Seagar’
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for December 2020
February 15, 2021
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Renovation Underway
February 5, 2021
Named “Best Golf Course” by Visit South Walton and Destin Magazine, Santa
Perfect in South Walton 2021 Winners
February 5, 2021
Visit South Walton has announced the
Planet Secure Specializes in Smart & Secure Homes and Businesses
February 1, 2021
The seed was planted for Planet Secure in 2005 when Ken Richard’s business in St.
Walton County Mobility Plan Workshops Feb 2 & 4
January 30, 2021
The Walton County Planning Department will conduct three workshops to discuss the...
Community Garden to Begin at Padgett Park
January 29, 2021
Cultivate Community Gardens (CCG), the first community garden in South Wa
Café Thirty-A Raises Record $35,564 for Caring and Sharing
January 29, 2021
Café Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach raised a r
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for November 2020
January 22, 2021
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 20
January 22, 2021
The Sandestin Gumbo Festival takes place in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Saturday,...
Alys Beach Town Center Updates
January 22, 2021
Alys Beach, an entity of EBSCO Industries, is pleased to share an update
FOOW Supper Club: Mardi Gras Dinner Feb 18
January 22, 2021
Join FOOW’s Executive Chef for a multi-course tasting menu with beverage pairings...
Annual Food For Thought Dinner at Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood Apr 12
January 22, 2021
The annual Food For Thought Fundraising Dinner is set to take place on Monday, April 12th...
2021 Virtual 30A Songwriters Festival Jan 29-31
January 22, 2021
The annual 30A Songwriters Festival is going virtual! Normally taking place over MLK...
Valentine's Day Dinner in The Courtyard at Pescado in Rosemary Beach
January 22, 2021
The Courtyard at Pescado is now taking reservations for an intimate dinner on Valentine's...
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for October 2020
December 22, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
RUN/SUP New Year's Eve Race at WaterColor BoatHouse
December 22, 2020
RUN/SUP New Year's Eve Race will take place at The BoatHouse Paddle Club in Wate
December OneBlood Drive at The Market Shops Dec 18
December 10, 2020
Tis the season for giving. Give the gift of life!
Café Thirty-A Annual Christmas Charity Ball Jan 9
November 18, 2020
On Saturday, January 9, 2021
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for September 2020
October 30, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Please Support Our Local Arts Community by Joining CAA
October 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on America's arts sector. Since...
What $14 Million Buys in SoWal
October 26, 2020
I had the pleasure of documenting construction by ground and aerial photography from...
The Market Shops to Host October OneBlood Drive
October 19, 2020
The Market Shops
Morgan James Kicks Off Sinfonia Fall Concert Series
October 19, 2020
Sinfon
25th Annual Festival of the Arts Oct 24-25
October 13, 2020
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 25th annual Festival of the Arts October 24th...
How to Do Seaside - Park & Ride on the Free Shuttle
October 6, 2020
The next time you think about visiting Seaside, think again ...
The Witches of South Walton Ride for Charity
October 5, 2020
The Witches of South Walton are set to ride in the 17th Annual Witch Ride this October...
Mountainfilm on Tour Relocates to Watersound Origins for Drive-In Experience Nov 6
October 4, 2020
In honor of its 20th anniversary, this year’s Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor will be...
Bigger, Better, Buds: Bud & Alley's Expansion
September 30, 2020
Registration Open for Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon + 5K
September 22, 2020
The Seaside Half Marathon & 5K will look different in Februrary 2021!
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for August 2020
September 20, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
International Coastal Cleanup 2020 Opportunities
September 14, 2020
The Annual Coastal Cleanup is a great way to get out to the beach AND help the beach at...
Stinky's Beach To Bay Fishing Tournament Begins Sep 27
September 13, 2020
The 7th Annual Stinky's Beach to Bay Tournament begins September 27 and runs through...
Rare Beach Front Opportunity in Alys Beach: The Selene & Easterly
September 3, 2020
The Selene & Easterly are the newest condominium residences to be offered in Alys...
Nominations Open for 2021 Perfect in South Walton Awards
September 3, 2020
The nomination period for the 2021 Perfect in South Walton Awards will be open from...
Help Sea Turtles Survive: Tips On Helping Hatchlings
September 3, 2020
Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State,...
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for July 2020
September 1, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
The Story of Seaside, Florida
August 24, 2020
Time was, families coming to the beach stayed in simple cottages…in beach towns where...
The Bay Updates: New Bar and More Music
August 20, 2020
The Bay embodi
Sidewalk Art Gallery at Watersound Origins
August 19, 2020
We are always on the lookout for opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in SoWal, and...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Helping Distance-Learning Families Make the Grade
August 19, 2020
With the sudden rise in digital learning,
Harvest Wine & Food Festival Nov 5-7 has New Format
August 19, 2020
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising...
CAA Emergency Relief Fund for Local Artists
August 16, 2020
Update 7/2/20: The CAA is accepting applications for the second round of grants
Bienvenue en The Courtyard at Pescado
August 10, 2020
The Courtyard at Pescado, located in Rosemary Beach town center
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for June 2020
August 10, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Food For Thought Begins Partnership With St. Joe Community Foundation
August 4, 2020
Food For Thought Outreach and St.
Alys Beach Outdoor Art is Diverse & Fabulous
July 29, 2020
The SoWal town of Alys Beach has a diverse collec
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for May 2020
July 23, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Point Washington Medical Clinic Seeking Volunteers
July 23, 2020
Point Washington Medical clinic is a donation-based clinic serving the SoWal community...
Walton Skate Park Complete and Immediately Popular
July 21, 2020
I checked out the completed park the other day and there were a lot of people already...
The Red Bar Rebuild Updates & Photos
July 16, 2020
The new Red Bar opened on July 15 for lunch 11-3 and dinner 4:30-10!
The Latest News & Info on COVID-19 (Corona Virus) in South Walton Florida
July 10, 2020
We post daily information about Covid-19 news, and the number of cases on the
Vintage SoWal - Seagrove 4th of July 1979
July 4, 2020
This photo is from July 4th 1979 at the start of the annual parade with ten Jeeps decked...
Make a Difference SoWal - Create Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard!
July 3, 2020
All South Walton backyards can be a gathering place for birds, butterflie
Caring & Sharing of South Walton Covid-19 Relief Fund
July 3, 2020
Like many organizations across the country,
Sign Up for the SoWal Beach Newsletter
July 3, 2020
Keep up with all things Beachy in South Walton with the SoWal Newsletter (est 2003) - we
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for April 2020
June 30, 2020
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Help Sea Turtles by Keeping SoWal Beaches Clean & Dark
June 17, 2020
South Walton beaches are a go-to destination for summer fun and for sea turtles.
Make an Artsy Scavenger Hunt at Rosemary Beach's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
June 15, 2020
Stop by the Rosemary Beach Town Administratio
Share SoWal! Free Access to Thousands of Beach Photos
June 12, 2020
Join us in sharing SoWal!
Free Admission to SoWal State Parks Summer 2020
June 2, 2020
Summer outdoor lovers in SoWal have free admission to
