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Make a Difference SoWal - Create Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard!

All South Walton backyards can be a gathering place for birds, butterflies, frogs, squirrels and many more types of local wildlife.

You can attract native species by offering food, water, cover and space for them to raise their young, and your yard will be transformed into a welcoming habitat for wildlife. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages Flordians to make a difference and have fun by creating a refuge for wildlife in their own backyard.

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival At Grand Boulevard April 23-26

As the warm April breeze settles over the coast, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is ready to pour out another world-class weekend of discovery. From April 23–26, 2026, Grand Boulevard’s Town Center transforms into a vibrant celebration of flavor, bringing together dozens of celebrity winemakers, master distillers, and regional chefs for an unforgettable four-day extravaganza.

Beach Safety Info & Beach Rules From Visit South Walton

Everyone in our SoWal community wants locals and visitors to enjoy our beaches safely and to respect our wonderful natural areas. Please follow beach safety rules and guidelines.

We are committed to Beach Safety Every Day - For Gulf conditions and flag updates, text "SAFETY" to 31279.

See current beach conditions on the live SoWal BeachCams.

South Walton Beach Safety Flag information

Accessibility Guide For The Public Beach Accesses In South Walton

Finding your perfect spot along South Walton’s 26 miles of shoreline is a breeze, especially with our regional beach accesses designed to make your day easy and enjoyable. These spots come fully equipped with parking, restrooms, seasonal lifeguards, and those all-important flags to let you know the beach conditions at a glance.

If you’re looking for specific accessibility features, South Walton has worked hard to make the sand welcoming for everyone.

ADA Accessible Regional Beach Accesses

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb 7

Winter in South Walton brings a special kind of magic to the historic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park.

While other gardens may be sleeping, the park’s collection of over 370 camellias is just waking up, splashing shades of pink, red, and white against the deep green landscape of Point Washington. On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate these "winter roses" at the annual Camellia Festival.

South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms

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.

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