News & Business

January 22, 2026

Did you know we have more than 1,400 photos of every public Beach, Bay & Lake Access in the South Walton area ?

January 15, 2026

Just north of Grayton Beach and Scenic 30A is a large parking lot with trolleys that runs every 15 minutes back and forth to the beach and “Downtown Grayton” by the Red Bar.

January 12, 2026

The editorial team at Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals & Real Estate have put together a GRAYT venue guide with map to the 30A Songwriters Festival!

January 10, 2026

When you lay down your hard-earned money here in South Walton for the” vacation of a lifetime,” you need to make sure you have easy beach access without any hassles.

January 8, 2026

If you live anywhere in South Walton, or drive Hwy 331 north of the bay, you’re hearing the buzz and seeing the progress in Freeport.

January 2, 2026

Join us in sharing SoWal!

January 1, 2026

South Walton is a strong and proud community, and an important part of our purpose at SoWal.com is to foster community growth.

December 18, 2025

Step into the kitchen with Chef Jim Shirley, founder of many South Walton favorites such as Great Southern Café, Farm & Fire, The Bay, North Beach Social and The Meltdown on 30A!

November 22, 2025

Watersound Town Center is adding national and regional retail stores, new dining concepts and professional office tenants – St. Joe’s open-air lifestyle shopping center located at the entrance to the Watersound Origins® community in Inlet Beach, FL, which is now 98% leased.

October 3, 2025

While in South Walton, be sure to stray a bit off the beach and visit Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington on Tucker Bayou.

October 3, 2025

Resort Resale on US HWY 98 in Santa Rosa Beach offers lightly used designer furniture & decor at prices around half of what you would pay for the exact same items at designer showrooms.

August 28, 2025

When is the best time to visit 30A?