SoWal Stories


Where to Stay in Sandestin from Beach to Bay

December 23, 2019
From the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, to the Old Florida fe

NEAT in Alys Beach Features Wine & Song, Friends & Fun

November 4, 2019
Our SoWal team recently headed down to NEAT in

South Walton Artists Have Unique Vision

October 17, 2019
Art is personal. Each of us has our own tastes.

South Walton Events Calendar

September 23, 2019
For every event and activity in South Walton, Florida in the Scenic 30A area, visit the

SoWal Insider Tips for Seaside

September 14, 2019
It's Seaside's 30th Anniversary.

Why We Love Raw & Juicy's New Location at Alys Beach

July 17, 2019
Raw & Juicy has a new home in

Alys Shoppe is the Friendliest Boutique on Scenic 30A

July 17, 2019
In the heart of Alys Beach

Local Craftsman Chris Alvarado Building 50th Anniversary Woodstock Guitar

July 8, 2019
Chris Alvarado, Owner & Founder of Driftwood Guitars, has a new project to build a...

Great Condo Rentals at Seagrove Beach

June 20, 2019
In the 1940s and 1950s families that visited SoWal every Summer stayed in

Grilled Cheese Is A Delicious Art Form At Meltdown On 30A Airstream in Seaside

June 5, 2019
If your idea of comfort food has anything to do with a good ol’ grilled cheese sandwich,...

SoWal Style - Look Inside A Courtyard Home in Alys Beach, Florida

May 29, 2019
Construction is booming in Alys Beach and the first homes were built as c

Ten Favorite South Walton Traditions

May 20, 2019
SoWal is full of special things to do and places to see, here are a few of our staff's...

Sea Turtle Season Spans South Walton Summer

May 5, 2019
Sea Turtle Season runs May 1 - October 31 in South Walton.

Funky Fresh AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar in Grayton Beach

March 15, 2019
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar is a one

SoWal People: Jennifer Steele Art Scene Star

March 5, 2019
Jennifer Steele is a busy woman.

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar Serving Sunday Brunch

February 23, 2019
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is excited to announce two fantastic new events...

Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood at Hilton Sandestin a Cut Above the Rest

February 5, 2019
Northwest Florida’s longest standing AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant,

South Walton Makes National Geographic Travel's Best Trips List

December 12, 2018
The rest of the globe is catching on to what we already know.

Pescado Raises the Bar with New Happy Hour Menu

November 2, 2018
Here in SoWal we kind of have a thing for rooftop bars overlooking the Gulf.

SoWal Style: Day Dreamer in Seagrove Is A Modern Classic

October 23, 2018
Nestled among the oaks in Old Seagrove is a proud example of modern architecture.

Serenity by the sea Spa Will Take You On A Fall Wellness Journey

September 13, 2018
Treat yourself to a spa day at

Inside the Studio with Justin Gaffrey Chapter Two

July 24, 2018
Justin Gaffrey is a sensitive, insightful, creative and successful SoWal

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