Business

Keeping you updated on all the happenings at Chef Jim Shirley's establishments in SoWal. Nationally recognized restaurateur Chef Jim Shirley is owner of :

THE GREAT SOUTHERN CAFÉ

THE BAY

NORTH BEACH SOCIAL

FARM & FIRE

Alys Beach is on beautiful Scenic 30A, captivating the spirit with amazing architecture and parks alongside pristine white sands and sparkling blue water.

The coastal South Walton town is a place of unmatched views, salt air, and world-class dining and shopping. A life in Alys Beach is defined by a gentle pace combined with a natural environment to soothe the soul. Alys Beach has two great, new beachside options to have your own preferred luxury home in the town on the Gulf in SoWal.

Red Fish Taco and Blues Musicians Society present Blues, Tacos & Tequila October 12 - 14 in Blue(s) Mountain Beach.

The Blues don't make you sad, it's the antidote for being sad. Let the music that gave birth to rock and roll take you on a journey with electrifying blues performances from multiple bands each day that will resonate in your soul. NO COVER!

Here is the 2024-2025 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates.

South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays.

An outpouring of community support for one of SoWal's oldest and most-loved restaurants reveals a heartwarming and loyal community spirit in South Walton. Angelina's Pizzeria & Pasta in Seagrove Beach is temporarily closed while a rebuild begins from a devestating fire in the early morning hours of September 12th.

There’s perhaps no artist more synonymous with South Walton than Justin Gaffrey, whose richly textured paintings colorfully depict the area’s distinct coastal landscape and wildlife.

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is presenting an exciting calendar of fall events to include a free DINO LIGHTWIRE performance, festivals for the entire family, Barktoberfest for the four-legged family member and Halloween on the BOOlevard where everyone gets into the spirit.

School has started, we are over the peak-season hump and things are starting to slow down.  Our friends at Hibiscus say it's a good time to offer some GOOD DEALS and an opportunity to WIN A WEEK'S STAY for when things really start to slow down.

To start, they just lowered weekday rates across the board by about a third: a $40 to $120 per night savings. They also have an exclusive "Weekday Run of the House" deal for friends and past patrons where you can save as much as an additional $90/night. Save up to $165/night for weekday nights through September 20th.

North Beach Social to host Dog Days Down, an all-day celebration held August 31 to wrap the dog days of summer with a bang! Live music from 11am - 9pm featuring: The Kennedys, The Wavy Winstons, Sunshine Wranglers, and Dion Jones & The Neon Tears.

Enjoy epic hot dog specials all day long!

North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Learn more:
North Beach Social

To say Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals is hands on, and up close and personal with owners and guests, would be selling the company short. They've been family owned and operated for many years and have managed many of the same properties for decades.