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Walton County Tourism is responsible for strengthening the brand that represents the entire destination, combining South Walton’s 16 beach neighborhoods with the historic treasures and natural beauty just above the Choctawhatchee Bay.

23/08/2024

🏌️‍♂️ Tee off for by diving into our ultimate golf guide! Discover the best spots to play and perfect your swing in .

⛳️: https://ow.ly/iHsy50SPuMq

20/08/2024

🗣️ Get involved in ! 🗣️

Join Keep Walton County Beautiful in our efforts to improve the physical and visual landscape of our community, primarily through beautification, recycling, litter prevention, waste reduction and cleanup efforts throughout the county. Find out how you can make a difference: https://www.keepwaltoncountybeautiful.org/

15/08/2024

Old-world charm meets new-world comfort! 🏠✨ ? The historic Sunbright Inn, ’s oldest house, has been newly renovated!

Local renovator, Patrick O’Neill, was able to embrace the house’s history without sacrificing modern comfort. Dive into the history and transformation of this local gem here: https://ow.ly/PPwg50SPuER

For more information about Sunbright Inn or to inquire about reservations, visit https://ow.ly/JMO250SPuEQ or call (850) 920-9920.

12/08/2024

Do you know a local business or individual who embodies the heart of our destination? 🗳️ Nominations are still open for the 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards!

Submissions will be accepted through August 16th! Learn more: https://ow.ly/78Wj50SWLkG

For more information about the Perfect in Walton County Awards program, please contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at [email protected] or (850) 333-2728.

10/08/2024

Bring a taste of to your kitchen!👩‍🍳 Check out our new cookbook filled with local recipes from some of Walton County's top chefs. Each recipe is accompanied by the chef's bio and information on the restaurant where each dish or drink is offered.

📖: https://ow.ly/MBbk50SPuxO

07/08/2024

✏️ It's officially month and that means it's time to get familiar with the 2024-2025 area school calendar so you're ready for any breaks! Check out our school calendar for more information: https://ow.ly/gbXG50SPuiW

Also, remember to drive safely and be on the lookout for school buses. Let's keep our students safe and ensure a smooth start to the school year for all of ! 🚌📚

05/08/2024

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? Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) supports oyster reef restoration with their innovative O.Y.S.T.E.R. Shell Recycling Program! Local restaurants can team up with CBA to turn discarded oyster shells into thriving reefs along 's shorelines. 🌊 Learn more about the program and how you can get involved here: https://ow.ly/vf6I50SPueI

02/08/2024

Safety made fun! 🎨🚩 It's and we want to remind local partners and businesses that our Beach Safety toolkit is stocked full of useful information – and it's available for your use! Check it out here: https://ow.ly/B6ZA50SPucE

If you'd like any printed beach safety materials to share with your guests or customers, please contact Lisa Foster at [email protected] or (850) 333-2728. We can make arrangements for you to pick them up at the Visitor Center, which is open seven days a week, 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

30/07/2024

🗳️ Nominations are now open for the 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards! Do you know a local business or individual who embodies the heart of our destination? Submissions will be accepted through August 16th! Learn more: https://ow.ly/78Wj50SWLkG

For more information about the Perfect in Walton County Awards program, please contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at [email protected] or (850) 333-2728.

26/07/2024

Volunteer with Keep Walton County Beautiful to support efforts for a cleaner, greener through various sustainable initiatives. 🌿 Click here to get involved: https://ow.ly/Y7Rt50Ss7oA

Follow Keep Walton County Beautiful social pages to receive information about events, future cleanups, education and resources!

23/07/2024

🇺🇸Walton County officials and members of the US Armed Forces recently attended the unveiling and dedication of a plaque honoring Walton County native, Sergeant Timothy P. Padgett, at Padgett Park – where our own Summer Padgett spoke on memories of her father and the community’s response to his passing.

We are proud to honor Sergeant Padgett’s legacy. ❤️

19/07/2024

🐢 Our sugar-white sands are a big draw for visitors, but they're also home to some of the area’s tiniest residents. During May – October, endangered sea turtles build nests in our sand, and need the help and consideration of human beachgoers to thrive and survive.

Learn more about the species of turtles you may spot on the beach, and how to help us keep them protected: https://ow.ly/7Tf350Ss7eL

17/07/2024

We are excited to share that the 30A and Eastern Lake Road beautification project in is complete! 🚲 Visitors and locals can now enjoy the newly opened section of the bike path on 30A and Eastern Lake Road. Thank you to all who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony! ✂️

Check out our developments currently in-progress or coming soon to : https://ow.ly/Is5B50Ss7cn

13/07/2024

Celebrate with a taste of ! 🧺 Whether it's a sunset beach picnic or a lakeside spread, our beautiful parks and beaches offer the perfect backdrop for your outdoor feast: https://ow.ly/vG2Q50Ss7aM

10/07/2024

💡 We're shining a spotlight on some local hospitality heroes! Our team was proud to recognize the best of the best in the hospitality community at the 2024 Hospitality Hero Awards, in partnership with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.

Check out this year’s winners 🏆⬇️
https://ow.ly/WZ1J50Ss79j

08/07/2024

Our team is proud to give back in . 🤝

Walton County Tourism team members Lisa Bulriss and Tina Kunst recently volunteered at Caring & Sharing of South Walton Pantry. Our own Karen Morris, Nicole Barefield Everett and Patti Blake also volunteered at Food For Thought Outreach Inc. Both of these volunteer efforts went to packing and providing food for Walton County families and schools in need. 💛

05/07/2024

As we enter into the holiday weekend, we want to remind all of our beachgoers to stay safe! 🚩 Refresh your knowledge of beach flag warnings, lifeguard locations, glass container laws, proper hole-filling etiquette and more to help keep our beaches safe: https://ow.ly/yIAG50Ss71P

04/07/2024

Let freedom ring! 🔔 Happy from all of us here at Walton County Tourism. 🇺🇸✨

01/07/2024

Local finds are the best finds. 🛍️ It's and we're encouraging you to throughout Walton County!

Discover our local shopping scene: https://ow.ly/UtRt50Ss700

30/06/2024

It’s ! 🤳We love working with our local partners to promote what's going on at their businesses to our visitors.

Interested in a feature? Reach out to Marketing Coordinator Rebekah Walden at [email protected] 📧

26/06/2024

From sunsets to starry nights, the camping scene is a delight. ✨🌌

With more than 40% of our land dedicated to preservation, you can be close to nature without ever being too far from the beaches, fun and amenities that make a world-class destination. Spend an evening under the stars during and : https://ow.ly/lmRB50S96wT

24/06/2024

☀️ Summer is heating up, and so are events in ! Put your event details in front of hundreds of visitors to our website.

If you're hosting an upcoming event, you can submit your event details here for a free events listing: https://ow.ly/zLWf50S96vr

For more information, contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at [email protected] or (850) 333-2728.

23/06/2024

Hydration is 🔑 to a successful beach trip – Happy ! Keep your drinks cool on and off our sugar-white sands this summer with the drinkware collection! 🥤

Swing by the Visitor Center to grab yours or browse our full collection here: https://ow.ly/Mrtb50S96v7

21/06/2024

"Say... first day of summer!" 🤳

It's officially the start of our favorite season here in . Happy . ☀️

18/06/2024

Dreaming of a beach escape this summer? 🏝️ It is National Wanna Get Away Day after all. 😉

? Summer beachgoers in 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 weekend through Labor Day.

Check out our travel guide to plan your perfect trip and help support local businesses and the economy: https://ow.ly/OCmW50S96ql

10/06/2024

A message from the Walton County Tourism Department.

07/06/2024

Safety comes 1️⃣st in !

Even if you’re a frequent beachgoer, we all need to be reminded of beach safety information every now and then – and what better time to refresh your knowledge than during ? Help keep our beaches safe with these tips: https://ow.ly/2WP950S96kh

06/06/2024

We are proud to announce the launch of Keep Walton County Beautiful (KWCB), a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving the county’s natural environment! Walton County is a special place, and we plan to keep it that way. 💛

Through our program, locals and visitors can help protect our natural resources for all to enjoy. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zCZq50S96fT

Follow Keep Walton County Beautiful to receive information about events, future cleanups, education and resources!

05/06/2024

🏃‍♀️ It's , which means it's time to lace up your sneakers for a day of discovery in these Walton County parks: https://ow.ly/H1Xq50S96f9

03/06/2024

Congrats to our very own Ashlyn Temples and Summer Padgett on their graduation from the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Walton program! 👏

The tourism department is proud to sponsor this initiative, which has been training emerging and existing leaders in the Northwest Florida region since 2000. Learn more and get involved today: https://ow.ly/Ofi350S7NY9

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Dreaming of a beach escape this summer? 🏝️ It is National Wanna Get Away Day after all. 😉 #DYK? Summer beachgoers in 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 weekend through Labor Day. Check out our travel guide to plan your perfect trip and help support local businesses and the #WaltonCounty economy: https://ow.ly/OCmW50S96ql

Safety comes first this summer! 🚩 Refresh your knowledge of beach flag warnings, lifeguard locations, glass container laws, proper hole-filling etiquette and more to help keep our beaches safe: https://ow.ly/ynHV50RvfyE

🎙️ Our own Kelli Carter and Matt Algarin sat down with VIE Magazine to share an exclusive and never-before-heard perspective on the rich history, vibrant culture and fascinating stories that define Walton County. From connections with the Muscogee Indians, who have inhabited this land for generations and shared their origin stories, to their takes on marketing and capturing the essence of Walton County, this episode dives well beyond the seascape of #SouthWalton. Check out the full episode here: https://ow.ly/r05Y50Qy6n7

There's nowhere better to celebrate #NationalFloridaDay than Walton County 💙 Learn more about the state we call home on the Walton County Tourism site: https://ow.ly/Kp0e50Qq31w

Walton County Tourism Spring 2023 Visitor Tracking Study

Walton County continues to see tremendous growth and success in the tourism marketplace. Tourism creates a positive economic impact on our local community by helping to lower our residents’ taxes and support more than 47,000 jobs in the county. Our destination saw unique growth as a result of the pandemic, but as travelers now have more options for vacation, we continue to explore ways to promote Walton County and maintain a positive tourism impact. Check out our Spring 2023 Visitor Tracking Study and discover how tourism works for #WaltonCounty.

A true ecological treasure here in #WaltonCounty are our rare coastal dune lakes, which are found only in a handful of worldwide locations such as Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand and Oregon. 💧 Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of our dune lakes during #CoastalDuneLakeWeek and #DuneLakeAwarenessMonth! Discover more on these natural wonders: https://ow.ly/K3Av50PT23x

Beach Safety in South Walton

Beach flags are one of the best ways we can keep beachgoers aware of Gulf conditions and safe while enjoying our beautiful beaches. 🚩 We have plenty of resources for our local partners to help in this mission, from flyers to shareable social media graphics to coloring pages – you can access those here: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-safety-toolkit/ #NationalFlagWeek

In December 2022, the Walton County Tourism Department launched a new Influencer Marketing Program. Our first influencer was Mina – aka Chicago Food Girl! Watch her Reel ⬇️ and visit her Instagram to see what else she was up to: https://www.instagram.com/chicagofoodgirl/?hl=en.

Welcome to the Walton County Tourism Department page! This is a 🆕 resource for Walton County locals, business owners and partners to stay up-to-date on what the department is up to, resources, job openings and more!

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