Walton County Tourism

Unwrap a Getaway This Black Friday

The best gifts in life don’t fit in a box — they come with a room key. This Black Friday, treat your loved ones (or yourself — hey, we get it) to future memories with a well-deserved vacation. Below you’ll find deals that are hard to resist. Whether you’re dreaming of coastal charm, mountain air, or a fireside escape under the stars, these destination deals make it the perfect time to book your next getaway.

10 Favorite Bites, Sights, and Activities From My Trip to the Emerald Coast

Only In Your State

Walton County, Florida, offers more than sugar-white beaches—it’s a culmination of culinary creativity, architectural beauty, and small-town warmth. From sipping local spirits in Santa Rosa Beach to strolling the serene streets of Alys Beach, here’s how one corner of the Emerald Coast redefines the art of a coastal getaway.

Dare to Stay? These 12 haunted hotels have chilling real-life ghost stories

Yahoo Creators

Stay overnight with spirits. These 12 haunted hotels across the U.S. where guests report ghostly encounters, eerie legends, and paranormal activity.

The Small Town in Florida That Feels Straight Out Of Gilmore Girls

Only In Your State

Get to know the charm of DeFuniak Springs, Florida—a historic small town with a round lake, Victorian homes, a Carnegie Library, and festivals that feel straight out of Stars Hollow.

9 Best Towns In Florida For A Two-Day Recharge

World Atlas

The Sunshine State is prime vacation territory, and its smaller towns are ideal for an express recharge and a dreamy weekend getaway. Between tropical landscape, vibrant culture, and historic architecture, each one is a picture postcard come to life. Boasting 1,350 miles of mainland coast, there's ample opportunity to soak in every ounce of sun, sand, and surf, even on a short escape. From state parks to botanical gardens and everything in between, these nine hot spots deserve a closer look.

Travel Guide: Fall in Love with South Walton, FL

Birmingham Home & Garden

When fall arrives, there’s no better time to visit the beach. summer crowds have dispersed, and SEC football offers a new distraction. We can’t promise that you’ll have the entire place to yourself, but there’s plenty of respite to be found.

The magic of Florida’s 30A

Dallas Voice

As someone who travels a lot, people often ask me my favorite places to go. It’s a tricky question to say the least, and I often ask for clarification. I mean how do you even compare the jungles of the Amazon to the wilds of the Galapagos to the seas of the Great Barrier Reef to the architecture of Barcelona to the food in Rome to the museums in Paris to the beaches in Bora Bora?

12 Ideal Florida Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2025

World Atlas

Florida is a famous travel destination because of its stunning beaches, small towns, and historic landscapes. The Sunshine State is also famous for extended stays because of the attractions and cultural exhibits, including living history events and historical recreations with period-appropriate actors. The bigger metropolises like Orlando and Miami are well known, but the smaller towns and villages exude a coastal charm that is hard to beat.

Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Walton County, Florida

Matador Network

Walton County is a stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Destin, full of Southern eateries, businesses focused on sustaining the environment, and an unabashed love of local artists and artisans. The more affluent and recently renovated part of Walton County, it’s characterized by eco-friendly businesses, walkable neighborhoods, and mid-range to upscale offerings. For generations, Walton County has been a road-trip vacation destination, thanks in part to Scenic Highway 30A. Living up to its name, the highway connects more than 20 miles of coastline along Florida’s panhandle.

21 Best Places to Travel in September

Travel + Leisure

If you’ve been waiting for summer vacationers to head back to work or school so you can enjoy your favorite—or new—destinations without the crowds, now is the time to plan your travel. Warm weather continues in most places, prices may be lower, and restaurant and tour reservations are easier to secure. With that said, we’ve compiled a variety of nearby and far-off places for you to explore. Here are our suggestions for your ideal September vacation.

St. Charles Avenue Magazine July 2025

St. Charles Avenue Magazine

Like a painting or a sculpture, a road map begins as a vision, a feeling or an idea.

21 Best Beaches in Florida, From South Beach to Amelia Island

Conde Nast Traveler

From sparkling Gulf shores to wave-lapped Atlantic coastlines, the best beaches in Florida dazzle with their sheer variety—and beauty that needs no filter. There are many choices among East Coast beaches, but across the Sunshine State specifically, sand runs the full spectrum: there are powdery white stretches that feel impossibly soft underfoot, cinnamon-hued swaths kissed by surf, and coral-fringed coves where sea turtles and snorkelers alike feel right at home. Some beaches are vast and wild; others are lined with iconic architecture, boutique hotels, and oceanfront promenades. A few are only reachable by ferry or seaplane. And many, including more than a handful on this list, are some of the best beaches in Miami, a city that’s loves a prime stretch of sand.