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When it comes to booking your perfect vacation getaway, Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals is the place to call.

As Owner John Paulsen puts it, “we are a boutique store and are very hands-on, keeping both the property owners and guests very happy.  We are not just a number in the bin. We find that vacationers are looking for something they don’t have at home, for nice accommodations and amenities and things  to do,  we deliver on all accounts.”

Spring is here and so is one of the most beautiful events of the year!

Elmo’s Grill has been in business in SoWal for almost 30 years now and owners Brad and Amanda Josten plan to keep serving great food for 30 more.

“We took over in May 2016 and have done a lot of tweaking to the original menu,” says Brad.

Exquisite end to end, top to bottom.  Imagery and words attempt to describe the beauty & character that is 11 Moongate Court in Alys Beach, overlooking Scenic 30A. 

Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach, now open for the season, has received the Diners’ Choice Award as a result of being voted by diners as a top-rated restaurant experience.

The unique open-air restaurant and bar has received top honors in several categories for the Northwest Florida region: best overall dining experience, best food, best service, best ambiance, best outdoor dining, romantic atmosphere, and other top foodie ratings. The OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award lists are a celebration of top-rated restaurants.

Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event, returns to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin May 14-16, 2020. Now in its tenth year, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses, wallets and accessories up for sale or auction.

Voted ‘Best Place for Live Music’ in the 2020 Perfect in South Walton Awards, The Bay, Chef Jim Shirley’s waterfront hot spot, features an excellent happy hour, Sunday Funday with brunch and Sunday Pickin’, and as the award suggests, an incredible setting for live music!

Each season brings celebration and special events to the bayside restaurant, located at the foot of the 331 bridge in SoWal, and March is shaping up to be one busy month your famiy and friends won’t want to miss.

Last week, I joined the SoWal team for lunch at La Cocina. The restaurant has been open in its Seacrest Beach spot for over ten years and is well known for its Latin-inspired cuisine and great margaritas in a festive atmosphere. It's been high on my list of SoWal restaurants to experience, all of my expectations were fulfilled and more.

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for January 2020, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.

Single family homes closed sales were up 2.1% for January 2020 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 14.3%. Inventory was down .9%. Median sales price was up 11.4%. Dollar volume was up 54.8% over last year at $162 Million.

Come enjoy the beach in SoWal as you soak up the sunshine — and savings — at Hilton Sandestin Beach!