South Walton Events Calendar
For every event and activity in South Walton, Florida in the Scenic 30A area, visit the SoWal Events Calendar >
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SoWal Insider Tips for Seaside
It's Seaside's 30th Anniversary. The small SoWal beach town kicked off the new urbanist movement and has hosted generations of families. Kids are now bringing their kids. Our hearts are firmly rooted in the tree-lined streets bordered by white picket fences.
There's not a much better place to spend a vacation, or just an afternoon. The southern sea breeze carries the pleasant smell of garlic and rosemary from the gulf front restaurants and the central square smells like southern barbecue.
Why We Love Raw & Juicy's New Location at Alys Beach
Raw & Juicy has a new home in Alys Beach and we’re loving it!
Alys Shoppe is the Friendliest Boutique on Scenic 30A
In the heart of Alys Beach lies the Alys Shoppe, a destination boutique for women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel. The shop has everything you need to spend a week at the beach in style.
Local Craftsman Chris Alvarado Building 50th Anniversary Woodstock Guitar
Chris Alvarado, Owner & Founder of Driftwood Guitars, has a new project to build a one-of-a-kind guitar in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock music festival. The neck of the guitar will be crafted out of wood from the historic Woodstock stage. Alvarado will be breathing new life into the stage wood from many years ago, adding to the musical heritage and legacy of Woodstock.
Great Condo Rentals at Seagrove Beach
In the 1940s and 1950s families that visited SoWal every Summer stayed in quaint cottages - some were simple and practical concrete block homes that stayed cooler on hot days and defied the elements. Some of the getaways were wooden shotgun shacks moved down to the beach from Old Point Washington where they had housed workers when lumber was booming.
Grilled Cheese Is A Delicious Art Form At Meltdown On 30A Airstream in Seaside
If your idea of comfort food has anything to do with a good ol’ grilled cheese sandwich, you can’t go wrong with the Meltdown On 30A.
When Chef Jim Shirley and partner Kelli Castille opened their shiny Airstream food truck, they felt that folks would be attracted to their grilled cheese offerings, but had no idea that a decade later, their simple idea would catch fire as it has.
SoWal Style - Look Inside A Courtyard Home in Alys Beach, Florida
Construction is booming in Alys Beach and the first homes were built as carefully and solidly as the current ones.
In this edition of SoWal Style we take a look inside one of the first homes built in Alys Beach along the central pedestrian path, bordering the firepit park. It's a wonderful four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home thoughtfully designed courtyard home with an outdoor living space featuring a trickling water fountain and tropical foliage creating a private retreat.
Ten Favorite South Walton Traditions
SoWal is full of special things to do and places to see, here are a few of our staff's favorites. You'll also find countless traditions from locals and visitors on the SoWal Forum. We'd like to hear from you as well so be sure to leave a comment with your favorite traditions.
Sea Turtle Season Spans South Walton Summer
Sea Turtle Season runs May 1 - October 31 in South Walton. Extra care is needed to help protect and preserve our ancient flippered friends during the season. Sea turtles have been nesting on our shores for millions of years.
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