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Imagine your perfect vacation: quiet relaxation, music and cocktails with friends, exploring nature, or seeing the sights. Now imagine it all in one place, steps from 26 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise water and surrounded by gourmet dining, boutique shopping and championship golf.

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Guide to Local Restaurant Reservations

Walton County is home to unlimited eateries, serving up everything from fresh Gulf-to-table fare to inspired international cuisine. The laid-back yet refined vibe here makes it all the more enjoyable for groups of all sizes to get out and explore the culinary scene. However, the larger your group, the harder it can be to find just the right place.

Make It an Ice Cream Social Night

While there are countless restaurants and places to grab a drink in the evening, there’s an even “cooler” angle to the local nightlife here. A wide range of local ice cream shops serve as the perfect spot to meet up with friends and bond over delicious frozen fare.

A Guide to Picture-Perfect Places in Walton County

The art of taking photos while on vacation isn’t just about trapping a few memories for later. Posting a few choice pics to your socials will allow friends and followers to live vicariously. So, while these photos won’t do full justice to all the dazzling sights you’ll encounter in Walton County, here are some tips for finding a wide variety of Instagram-worthy spots.

Private Culinary Experiences in Walton County

A visit to Walton County means something different to every guest, and part of what makes this such a special place is all the tasty cuisine. From 30A to north of the Bay, these communities are filled with incredible restaurants. However, there are also plenty of personal chefs who specialize in serving up gourmet dishes and a truly personalized culinary experience.

In Search of Supreme Smoothies

Smoothies may be one of the world’s perfect foods. Packed with nutrients, these health-conscious treats are ideal any time of day, whether it’s for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up on the way home from the beach. It’s no wonder that Walton County has no shortage of spots for finding just the right flavor.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Exploring Freeport

For those looking to explore beyond the beach, there’s a whole world of culture and history waiting just north of the Choctawhatchee Bay. The first community you’ll come across is Freeport, which serves as a lively crossroads between the north and south ends of Walton County.

Celebrating Earth Day in Walton County

The arrival of Earth Day this year gives us all the more reason to step back and appreciate the natural splendor that fills Walton County. Thankfully, the area is also filled with local groups that are dedicated to the conservation of our pristine scenery. And their work has been quite successful thus far. After all, roughly 40% of the land here has been preserved for nature.

Elope to Ever After

While a big wedding can be quite the celebration, it also requires a great deal of planning and organization. Eloping allows you to avoid most of the complicated coordination while still creating a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

DeFuniak Springs: A Guide for First-Timers

Walton County is certainly proud of our sugar-white sand, but there are so many things to discover north of the Choctawhatchee Bay, too.

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