South Walton

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Located on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, South Walton is continually recognized as a premier beach vacation destination that boasts 26 miles of sugar-white sand, turquoise water and 16 unique beachside neighborhoods, each with its own personality and style. South Walton's artful mix of shops and restaurants perfectly complement the area's natural attractions and activities, from kayaking and golfing to tennis, swimming and bicycling. Find your perfect beach in South Walton.

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9 Best Beach Towns in Florida

Travel + Leisure

If there’s one thing the Sunshine State is known for, it’s beautiful beaches. With more than 825 miles of sandy coastline to explore, it’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite, but we've rounded up some of the best beach towns in Florida, whether you’re looking for an affordable place to live or a vacation straight out of a storybook.

The 9 Best Wine Coolers and Fridges to Store Your Bottles, According to Pros

Wall Street Journal

When it comes to choosing wine refrigerators, it may feel a bit like a real-life version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Is this one too small? Too big? Too expensive? Does this one accommodate too few large bottles?

The 6 Best Road Trips to Take This Winter

AFAR

I get it: The idea of defrosting your windshield and putting snow chains on your tires can be off-putting for any trip. But winter has several advantages when it comes to on-the-road adventures. Taking a road trip during this season allows you to see well-loved destinations during their off-season and is a fine time to visit environments that get unbearably hot in the summer.

Incredible Beyond-the-Midwest Beach Vacations to Book Now

Midwest Living

Don’t underestimate the power of a coastal escape to change your outlook. Whatever you seek, we’ve got the beach. Beyond the Midwest, these beautiful beaches offer travelers a chance to recharge and escape the daily grind. Tell us the vacation experience you're craving, and we'll point you to a beach worthy of your OOO reply.

20 Charming Small Towns To Visit In 2023

Travel Awaits

There’s something magical about spending time in a small town. The pace of life slows down and you’re able to relax and soak in the atmosphere around you. Our writers were busy seeking out and exploring charming small towns in all corners of the U.S. this year, including charming villages steeped in history, mountain towns with plenty of adventure, and sleepy beach communities where the only thing on your agenda will be to soak up the sun.

Best Beach Towns in Florida to Visit During the Winter

Fodor's Travel

From the East Coast Atlantic to the Florida Panhandle, we picked 13 quiet Florida beach towns that you need to check out.

Santa Rosa Beach named one of "The Best Cities in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler

While it’s much more under-the-radar than many of its fellow list mates, that’s part of Santa Rosa Beach’s prodigious charm: It occupies a prime slice of sandy real estate on the Florida Pandhandle’s Emerald Coast, yet remains a hidden gem among many non–Sunshine Staters.

The 55 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America

Architectural Digest

As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so when developing this list, we looked at easy access to nature, the presence of historic or design districts, and topography that’s appealing in its own right—whether it’s beaches or mountains, or maybe a riverside perch.

The Florida Road Trip You’ve Been Missing

AFAR

A day trip along Scenic Highway 30A through South Walton, capped off with the freshest catch for dinner? Yes, please.

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