SoWal Stories


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.

Tequila & Taco Fest At The Village of Baytowne Wharf May 11

April 25, 2024
The Village of Baytowne Wharf proudly hosts the Tequila & Taco Fest on Saturday, May...

The Plan for Walton 2040 Charting Course For Walton County's Future

April 23, 2024
Locals have known for years that Walton County has it all - rich agricultural lands,...

Miami's Bal Harbour Shops Summer Pop Up At Grand Boulevard

April 23, 2024
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the firs

Seaside Park & Ride on the Free Shuttle

April 22, 2024
Here are the updated details for the free

Walton County Bicentennial Jubilee at North Beach Social April 21

April 21, 2024
Celebrate Walton County's Bicentennial at North Beach Social on Sunday, April 21st!

Sandestin Wine Festival April 11-14

April 13, 2024
The 37th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival will take place April 11-14, 2024.

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