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Imagine your perfect vacation: quiet relaxation, music and cocktails with friends, exploring nature, or seeing the sights. Now imagine it all in one place, steps from 26 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water and surrounded by gourmet dining, boutique shopping and championship golf.

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Meet Rosemary Beach's First Restaurateurs: James & Miriam Dillon of Summer Kitchen Cafe

When James and Miriam Dillon arrived in Rosemary Beach in 1997, they had a hunch that what they considered a “diamond in the rough” would turn into a beautiful beach town. Nearly 20 years later, it’s clear that they were absolutely right — and the community of South Walton is...

The Story Behind the Sound: Meet Chris Alvarado, Local Musician & Guitar Maker

If you’re a fan of live music in South Walton, chances are that you’ve listened to Chris Alvarado play one of his original songs to the tune of one of his original, handmade guitars. Or maybe you recognize him from Southern Living’s “Made in the South” video! We sat down with Chris to ask him...

The Sounds of Nature: Birding in South Walton

With warm temperatures, a diverse ecosystem and multiple bodies of water, South Walton, Florida, attracts an incredible variety of bird species.

South Walton’s Music Scene: Go Backstage with 5 Local Music Makers

In the past two decades, South Walton has quietly — or rather, not so quietly — expanded and established its reputation as a live music destination. Today, our 16 beach neighborhoods draw artists and fans from across the country. We spoke with five local industry experts to learn more about...

Your Guide to One of America’s Most Romantic Towns

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a spur-of-the-moment escape, South Walton is the perfect destination for you and your partner.

Vegetarian Guide to South Walton

South Walton’s restaurant scene caters to all tastes and dietary preferences. In addition to offering a number of gluten-free options, our local chefs provide plenty of meat-free dishes for vegetarian diners. Check out some of our favorite vegetarian dishes in town. Breakfast: Stroll over to Blue Mountain Bakery for freshly made...

Learn How You Can Save Endangered Sea Turtles

South Walton, Florida, is one of the most ecologically diverse destinations you’ll find in the US — or even the world. From our collection of rare coastal dune lakes to our large population of migratory bird species, our region is packed with all different types of wildlife. South Walton’s unique ecosystem...

Your Gluten-Free Guide to South Walton

Sticking to a gluten-free diet during your South Walton vacation is easy thanks to fresh Gulf seafood and a variety of other dishes our local chefs serve up daily. We’ve shared some of our top recommendations for gluten-free breakfast, lunch and dinner below. Breakfast Grab a bag of gluten-free granola or a...

Shifting Sands Create Natural ‘Pools’ on South Walton Beaches

Have you ever noticed pools of water on the beach upland from the Gulf of Mexico? They’re called tide pools, and we asked some beach experts to tell us a little bit more about this occasional phenomenon. “The tidal pooling is natural and found on many beaches,” says Dr. Stephen Leatherman,...

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