Outdoors & Nature

May 12, 2026

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

April 6, 2026

The 2nd Annual Reeling in the Emerald Coast – Conservation Day is coming to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

April 3, 2026

Get your lines ready—something exciting is coming to SoWal: the first-ever Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament, benefiting Point Washington Medical Clinic – it’s a brand-new fundraising event benefiting the free, volunteer-driven primary care clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents across the Florida Panhandle.

March 12, 2026

Enjoy these vintage aerial photos of South Walton.

March 1, 2026

Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the beaches of South Walton (SoWal) and northwest Florida.

February 17, 2026

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.

January 29, 2026

Adventure seekers in Walton County have a new reason to explore our local parks and trails.

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.