“This is my favorite part, hear the bass thumping? Sometimes it’ll be tribal music, and sometimes it’s classical,” says Madra McDonald, Justin Gaffrey’s publicist. Surrounded by Point Washington State Forest, we walk across the gravel driveway into the warehouse Justin built to accommodate his growing creative interests, which now include welding and sculpting.
April 29, 2015 by admin
Gulf Place is one of South Walton’s most beloved places to eat, shop, play and stay. The outdoor lifestyle center is located between Blue Mountain Beach and Inlet beach at the intersection of CR 30A and CR 393, across the street from Ed Walline Beach Access. With on-street parking directly in front of retail stores, tree-lined streets, sidewalks and footpaths, an Artist Colony, crave-worthy dining options, as well as a 2-acre amphitheater for community events and weddings, you’ll find plenty of reasons to love Gulf Place.
April 29, 2015 by admin
Destin Commons is the place to see and be seen at the beach. The open air lifestyle center has been at the heart of our community for over 10 years, and they’re only growing in size and reputation. With over 90 shops and restaurants, community events, and one of the best playgrounds in town, you’re sure to find a little fun for everyone.
March 12, 2015 by admin
Grand Boulevard is South Walton's premier shop, eat, play and stay destination. Located near the entrance to Sandestin, the outdoor lifestyle center features exclusive boutiques and eateries, renowned national retail brands, a wide mix of specialty services, as well as the only movie theater in South Walton where you can catch the latest flicks,
The crew at Local Catch Bar and Grill invited the SoWal Staff to sample their amazing new Fall menu and we were not disappointed! Local Catch is one of our favorite spots in South Walton for great food and service, and locals know it’s the place to go for good eats, tasty drinks and homegrown music in a fun-loving atmosphere.
Artist Joe Elmore is a big fella. Some would describe him as being “larger than life.” Although he excels in almost every art medium, his huge wood sculptures reflect his skills with the chainsaw. Witness the huge cypress Indian head and California redwood buffalo sculptures that grace the entrance to his gallery, Elmore’s Landing, located on Hwy 331 just north of South Walton High School. The huge piece of redwood used for his big buffalo sculpture washed out of a California state park.
Some folks in the South seem born with thick, red, spicy sauce flowing thickly through their veins. Byron Chism is one of those folks. He grew up in Texas eating and loving barbeque and ended up here in SoWal with sand between his toes. When he arrived in South Walton, little did he know that he would someday be selling his own barbeque seasoning famously known as “Bad Byron's Butt Rub”.
July 1, 2014 by SoWal Staff
Aerial Photography and Aerial Video by Moon Creek Studios for real estate and business, events and entertainment, editorial and documentaries from extensive stock collection or assignment.
Featured in this video is aerial photography in Florida over WaterColor, Seagrove, Seacrest, Seaside, Grayton Beach, WaterSound Beach, and Alys Beach.
June 3, 2014 by SoWal Staff
Luxury and leisure reign supreme in the heart of South Walton on the main boulevard in WaterColor's town center. Cerulean Park is a sight to behold with towering oaks, luscious green lawns and cascades of flowers lining the central fountain and watercourse which flows into a clear pond reflecting WaterColor's shops and restaurants.
April 25, 2014 by SoWal Staff
This fabulous vacation rental home sleeps 27 and is appropriately named "Forever Views", located on a high bluff, in the heart of Dune Allen Beach, Florida. It's a short stroll to Dune Allen's public beach access and local favorite Stinky's Fish Camp. It's also less than five minutes from the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, and lots of great dining and shopping at Gulf Place.
