SoWal Stories


Local and Visitor School Calendars for 2024-2025

July 8, 2024
Here is the 2024-2025 School Calendar from Visit Sout

South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms

July 3, 2024
Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton.

South Walton Turtle Season Facts

July 3, 2024
Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the beaches of...

Dune Allen Realty Provides Perfect Vacations for More Than Five Decades

June 27, 2024
Still family owned and operated, Dune Alle

Walton County Tourism Launches "Authentic Walton" Brand

June 21, 2024
Walton County Tourism has unveiled the new brand chosen to represent the welcoming...

Hotel Effie At Sandestin Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Portfolio of Hotels

June 21, 2024
 Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sa

SoWal Style: Renovated Cottage Overlooking the Gulf & Grayton Dunes

June 18, 2024
Dune Watch is a classic, family-friendly home in a prime location next

Bud & Alley's In Seaside Noted As "Most Legendary" In Florida

June 11, 2024
According to a recent article from Southern Living Magazine,

30A Songwriters Festival Sounds of Summer Series At Watersound Town Center

June 11, 2024
The Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County (CAA) is excited to collaborate with...

Keep Walton County Beautiful Encourages Action Every Day

June 10, 2024
To further our community's commitment to protecting and preserving our quality of life...

Seaside Institute Announces 2025 Seaside Prize Recipients

June 10, 2024
The Seaside Institute is honored to bestow the 2025 Seaside Prize upon tw

Bears In Unexpected Places In Walton County, Florida

June 10, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual r

CAA Welcomes Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Exhibit

June 4, 2024
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County

Beach Safety Info & Beach Rules From Visit South Walton

June 3, 2024
Important Beach Safety Info from

Share The SoWal Shore With Sea Turtles And Shorebirds

May 23, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that...

Digital Graffiti Festival At Alys Beach May 17-18

May 15, 2024
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an innovative and dynamic event that celebrates the...

30A Foam Fest At 30Avenue May 10 & 11

May 7, 2024
The Second Annual 30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue,

May Is Art Month In Walton County

April 29, 2024
Art Month is an initiative of the Cultural Arts Al

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival April 25-28

April 25, 2024
A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs and mixologists...

Dine + Dive At Grand Boulevard In Support Of UMA May 1

April 25, 2024
 Join the community and Cultural Arts Alliance Of

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival At Grand Boulevard May 4 & 5

April 25, 2024
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is celebrating its 36th year!

Local Catch 13th Anniversary Celebration & Crawfish Boil May 4

April 25, 2024
Get ready to pinch, peel, and party at the 13th annual crawfish boil from 4 - 7 PM - live...

DeFuniak Springs Sprint Triathlon May 4

April 25, 2024
The DeFuniak Springs Sprint Triathlon will take place Saturday, May 4.

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