Outdoors & Nature

January 15, 2026

Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton.

December 15, 2025

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that as we enjoy our beaches this Memorial Day weekend and beyond, nesting season is underway for our state’s imperiled sea turtles and shorebirds along our coasts.

December 12, 2025

SoWal.com has a complete list of all South Walton public beach accesses along Scenic30A, searchable by features such as lifeguards, parking, restrooms, and more.

October 18, 2025

Join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for a Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Clean-Up on Eastern Lake.

October 10, 2025

Here are the details from our complete South Walton & 30A Beach Access Guide for beach accesses in South Walton which are ADA Accessible.

September 29, 2025

If you’ve ever driven down Scenic 30A through Seaside, then chances are you’ve seen one or more of the Seaside pavilions on the Gulf.

September 15, 2025

Keep Walton County Beautiful will host this year’s International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept.

August 25, 2025

Locals often say there is something magical about Lake DeFuniak — a rare, perfectly round, spring-fed lake whose natural beauty has drawn people to its shores for generations.

August 22, 2025

There’s no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton’s beauty and charm than to pedal along our paved 18-mile bike path.

June 20, 2025

Every year our beaches, parks and neighborhoods experience a significant increase in litter following the Fourth of July weekend.

June 18, 2025

The 28th edition of the annual *Rags To Riches Regatta* returns to Grayton Beach on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in celebration of American Independence Day.

June 18, 2025

Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.