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 South Walton Beaches ---
of 26-Miles of Paradise
- Some of the worlds most beautiful white sand beaches.
- Emerald green and and blue aquamarine waters.
- Unspoiled pristine sand dunes with sea oats that gently sway from the soft
Gulf breeze.
- Nature trails and bike paths.
- A year round family destination.
State Parks
Approximately 40% of the Beaches of South Walton is state
owned and features five state parks with miles of nature trails, 17 fresh and
saltwater lakes, Choctawhatchee Bay, Gulf of Mexico beaches, dunes, flatwwods
and salt marshes, and white sand beaches.
Activities include: hiking, biking, swimming, sunbathing, bird
watching, fishing, boating, camping and kayaking.
- Topsail Hill State Preserve
156
Campsites with Electric and Water, 14 Fully Furnished Cabins
A three-mile span of undeveloped beachfront property that has been identified
as the most pristine and environmentally protected piece of coastal property
in Florida. Identified as the
most pristine piece of coastal property in the state of Florida, this
undeveloped area features 1,600 acres of stunning Gulf-front pine forests,
nature trails over mountainous sand dunes and two freshwater coastal dune
lakes. Admission is free.
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Grayton Beach State Park
35 Campsites
with Electric and Water, 30 Fully Furnished Cabins
Hailed as the "Best Beach in
the U.S.," Grayton features pristine landscapes, camping, self-guided nature
trails and picnic areas. A boat ramp is located on Western Lake. You'll find
this park off Scenic Highway 30-A.
- Point Washington State Forest
Eastern Lake Bike/ Hike Trail
A ten-mile loop in the Point Washington State Forest winds through a variety
of natural vegetation and wildlife habitat.
- Dear Lake State Park
Located just east of Seagrove Beach
off Scenic Highway 30-A, the south side of the park offers 172 acres of
pristine beach and lake areas. North of Scenic Highway 30-A, you'll find 1,700
acres of hiking trails meandering through unspoiled native vegetation.
- Eden State Gardens - Santa Rosa Beach
Tucked away in historic Point
Washington on the shore of Tucker Bayou is a beautiful turn-of-the-century
mansion surrounded by azaleas, camellias and towering Spanish mossdraped live
oaks, some dating back more than 600 years. Eden State Gardens is also home to
ArtsQuest, an award-winning fine arts festival held in May. Guided mansion
tours are offered Thursday through Monday. Look for Eden State Gardens one
mile north of US 98 on County Rd. 395.
Year-round Destination
When you hear the word "beach" you think of summer. And, naturally, summer
is the peak season along Beaches of South Walton. However, fall and winter are
quickly becoming popular due to the many "perks" this time of year offers.
Rates drop, sunsets are spectacular, temperatures are mild, crowds are few,
and festivals are plentiful.
Fun In The Sun
Beaches of South Walton offers 145 holes of championship golf all
concentrated along a 12-mile stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, including
Sandestin's Burnt Pine Golf Club, Links, and Baytowne -- all named as Golf
Digest's "Best Places to Play." Sandestin opened its fourth course, The
Raven Golf Course, in 2000 and it has already been voted best new course in
the state.
World Class Lodging
Accommodations are endless. From campsites and cozy bed & breakfasts to
beachside cottages and penthouse suites, Beaches of South Walton offers over
8,000 accommodation options within its 13 communities that stretch over 26
miles. Here you will find the famous town of Seaside where the movie The
Truman Show was filmed, the world-class Sandestin Resort and the Sandestin
Hilton, Rosemary Beach and Tops'l Beach & Racquet Club, among your overnight
options.
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