A mecca of design and master planning set within the captivating landscape of the Gulf of Mexico coastline of Northwest Florida, Alys Beach is a living gallery of the works of some of the country's most revered architects and designers.
Managed exclusively by Alys Beach, the vacation rental program offers guests an immersive, fully tailored experience. Book Now!
Relocating to South Walton is easier with our Walton County Relocation Guide. Resources for moving to South Walton are on this page.
One of the main reasons SoWal.com was started was to answer questions about our area from locals, newcomers, and visitors. Below are some of the most common questions with answers and links to more information.
What is SoWal?
Walton County Tourism has unveiled the new brand chosen to represent the welcoming communities in Walton County located north of the Choctawhatchee Bay – Authentic Walton.
Keep Walton County Beautiful, a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving our county’s natural environment, is seeking volunteers for the International Coastal Cleanup® event on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The final voting round for the 2025 Perfect In Walton County Awards opened Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. and closes 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, Sept. 27. Vote online at perfectinwaltoncounty.com.
Kurt Lischka, Moon Creek Studios Photographer and SoWal founder, is proud to once again be nominated in "Best Photographer" category.
Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2024 has been selected as the winner of this year's CODAawards: Collaboration of Design + Art in the Residential category.
The internationally acclaimed CODA awards “celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces.”
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.
Almost two-thirds of Walton County's 26 miles of beaches is accessible to the general public. In addition, resorts, hotels and private vacation rentals offer exclusive beach access to guests.
Important Beach Safety Info from Visit South Walton
Committed to Beach Safety Every Day - For Gulf conditions and flag updates, text "SAFETY" to 31279.
