South Walton's amazing natural beauty and wide variety of outdoor activities, combined with world-class shopping and dining are a huge draw for vacationers, as well as those seeking to buy a piece of paradise.
Alys Beach Sunrise
South Walton is an enviable vacation spot — and just off the beach at the growing and vibrant Watersound Origins community you can live the life full time!
Surrounded by majestic natural splendor and pristine beaches, Watersound Fountains at Watersound Origins is one of the most exclusive 62+ residential communities in the world.
Still family owned and operated, Dune Allen Realty is the pioneer of South Walton vacation property management companies. Opening their doors in 1958, the staff takes pride in providing guests to South Walton the absolute best beach accommodations and service; professionally caring for vacation properties and providing a home away from home to generations of families returning to their favorite vacation spots on South Walton beaches.
Valentine’s weekend typically means romantic dinners and flowers for most, but for Walton County residents and visitors, it also signals the much-loved annual Valentine Tour of Homes.
When you lay down your hard-earned money here in South Walton for the" vacation of a lifetime," you need to make sure you have easy beach access without any hassles. South Walton has a lot of legal issues with beach access. There are ongoing court battles regarding private beaches, public access, and customary use.
The historic Seagrove Villas Motel welcomed SoWal beach lovers for over 60 years, but the doors closed and the neon sign dimmed for the final time in 2012.
All that will remains are the memories of so many beach lovers who have stayed at the motel and villas over the years. Thankfully, a few of the cottages on the north side of Scenic 30A will remain as shops. Perhaps to some a sad reminder of sunny days gone by when they visited the motel as part of "Old Florida".
A comprehensive article by Business Insider named Seaside's Central Square as one of the world's twelve most beautiful places. The impressive list includes London's Trafalgar Square and Chicago's Millenium Park.
12 of the most beautiful public spaces in the world, according to urban designers
Alys Beach is on beautiful Scenic 30A, captivating the spirit with amazing architecture and parks alongside pristine white sands and sparkling blue water.
The coastal South Walton town is a place of unmatched views, salt air, and world-class dining and shopping. A life in Alys Beach is defined by a gentle pace combined with a natural environment to soothe the soul. Alys Beach has two great, new beachside options to have your own preferred luxury home in the town on the Gulf in SoWal.
To say Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals is hands on, and up close and personal with owners and guests, would be selling the company short. They've been family owned and operated for many years and have managed many of the same properties for decades.
The St. Joe Company has announced plans by the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation, an arts-supporting non-profit organization, for the Longleaf Art Park at the Watersound Origins community.
The park, which is currently under development off Origins Parkway, is planned for 15.5 acres and will be open to the public once complete. Day-to-day operations will be managed by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.
