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25777 U.S. Hwy. 331 South, 32459-1248
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Why Choose Our Destination?

South Walton - a collection of 16 coastal beach neighborhoods - stretches along 26 miles of breathtaking coastline in the heart of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise waters offer a natural setting for a productive yet relaxing meeting. A variety of meeting facilities and accommodations are available - from full-service resorts to beach front cottages. Beautiful beaches complemented by world-class accommodations, award-winning dining, diverse shopping, the arts and outdoor pursuits can be found here. A pristine and natural environment, a year-round temperate climate, a host of activities and wide range of accommodations make South Walton the ideal meetings destination. A variety of meeting venues in South Walton can accommodate 6 to 1,600. Large groups gravitate to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Embassy Suites at Miramar Beach and Seascape Golf, Beach and Tennis Resort. All offer a variety of meeting spaces and accommodations, as well as amenities for attendees and their families to enjoy during free time. Smaller groups from two to 300 retreat to communities such as The Pearl in Rosemary Beach, WaterColor Inn and Hyatt Place, all which recreate authentic community life, traditional Southern hospitality and a sanctuary from fast-paced lifestyles. Their community philosophy - planning for the future by reinterpreting its past - makes these venues ideal for incentive retreats, small board meetings and team building. Yet another ideal venue for smaller groups is TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort adjacent to Topsail Hill State Preserve, the most pristine coastal property in Florida.

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Hotels12
Convention center-
Guest Rooms10,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel602
Special event venues-
Average room rate-
Occupancy rate4%
Restaurants200
Daily food cost-
Tax rate7%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here

Distance from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport airport 31 mi
Distance from Northwest Florida Regional Airport airport 34 mi
Distance from Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport airport 72 mi

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Golf Courses
Golf Courses
Recreation
Golf enthusiasts want to take a swing on one of the many highly acclaimed courses. With 207 challenging holes of the Gulf's top-rated, professionally designed, well-manicured courses, spending a day on the greens is par for the course. Take a swing at: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Camp Creek Golf Club Raven Golf Club Burnt Pine Golf Club The Links Course Seascape Golf Club Baytowne Golf Club Golf Garden Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
YOLO
YOLO
Recreation
YOLO boarding (an acronym for You Only Live Once) involves standing up and paddling on a big, comfortable long-board. YOLO-ing has evolved from its surfing roots to a far more gentle way to enjoy time on the water from a new perspective. Experience this new watersport by paddling with dolphins or sneaking up on blue crabs, dropping in at your favorite surf-break or just enjoying the view.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Silver Sands Factory Stores
Silver Sands Factory Stores
Shopping
With over 100 designer names and located just minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of South Walton, Silver Sands is a shopper's paradise!
10562 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Village of Baytowne Wharf
Village of Baytowne Wharf
Nightlife
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the “heart and soul” of Sandestin and with its abundance of shops and restaurants, The Village is an ideal place for groups to gather. After the sun sets, Baytowne Wharf comes alive with live music and entertainment. Visitors can kick back, mingle, and enjoy the cherished institution of Happy Hour as they explore the Village’s variety of bars and nightclubs.
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Sandestin, FL, US 32550
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Timpoochee Bike Trail
Timpoochee Bike Trail
Recreation
Bike along the Timpoochee Trail, a 19-mile paved trail that meanders along Scenic 30A, offering views of the rare coastal dune lakes, Gulf of Mexico and 12 of South Walton’s charming beach neighborhoods.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Kayaking
Kayaking
Recreation
Kayak in the Gulf of Mexico or in one of South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes, and have fun discovering the unique plant and wildlife indigenous to the area.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Fishing Excursions
Fishing Excursions
Recreation
Book your next fishing excursion with one of the local fisherman in Grayton Beach. Departing from the shore, groups set sail in search of well-known catches such as red snapper, grouper, cobia, amberjack, and king mackerel.
Grayton Beach, FL 32459
Sunquest Cruises
Sunquest Cruises
Nightlife
Embark on SunQuest Cruises’ luxurious yacht Solaris for a dinner cruise and watch the sunset over the Choctawhatchee Bay as you enjoy a night of live entertainment, artful gourmet cuisine and a full-service bar.
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Seaside Repertory Theatre
Seaside Repertory Theatre
Theater
Seaside Repertory Theatre, the only professional theater group on the Emerald Coast, brings live theater to the stage. The talented performers of the Seaside Repertory Theater not only entertain adult patrons, but also hold free weekly interactive productions perfect for children and families.
Seaside, FL 32459
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Grayton Beach State Park
Grayton Beach State Park
Park
Grayton Beach consistently ranks among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. The beach provides an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing and surf fishing and is the backdrop for golden sunrises and silver moonlit evenings. The nearly 2,000-acre park features a boat ramp that provides access to the lake's brackish waters for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Visitors can paddle a canoe or kayak on scenic Western Lake to get a closer look at a salt marsh ecosystem. A nature trail winds through a coastal forest where scrub oaks and magnolias stand, bent and twisted by the salt winds. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy more than four miles of trails throughout the pine flatwoods. Options for overnight stays include modern cabins and a full-facility campground.
357 Main Park Road
Grayton Beach, FL, US 32459
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Artists at Gulf Place
Artists at Gulf Place
Shopping
Artists at Gulf Place is a unique and eclectic beachside artist colony located at Gulf Place. The Artists at Gulf Place is a co-operative featuring nine local artists who sell their creations in an open-air market of colorful kiosks, offering locally handmade art in a variety of mediums and price points to suit any occasion.
Located at the corner of 393 and 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US 32459
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Arnett's Gulfside Trail Rides
Arnett's Gulfside Trail Rides
Recreation
The newest way to experience Point Washington State Forest is a guided tour on horseback. Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides invites visitors to take a beautiful horse ride through the 10 natural communities that can be found throughout the State Forest. Riders won’t even get their feet wet while traversing the sand hill, basin swamps, wet flatwoods, wet prairie and cypress swamps.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Park
At Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, visitors can join a park ranger for interesting and interpretive programs offered Saturday mornings year round. Rangers address an array of topics from turpentine demonstrations and nature hikes, to sea turtle programs and shore bird excursions. The park is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. until sundown and offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall.
Dune Allen, FL 32459
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Culinary Classes
Culinary Classes
Embark on a culinary experience unlike any other by attending a cooking class.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Eden Gardens State Park
Eden Gardens State Park
Park
Overlooking a quaint bayou, and featuring scenic grounds decorated with azaleas, camellias and moss-covered live oaks, Eden Gardens State Park is renowned for its scenic beauty. Eden’s focal point is the two-story Wesley house whose elegant white columns, wrap-around porch, and large collection of Louis XVI furniture offer visitors a serene glimpse of the region’s history.
County Road 395
Point Washington, FL, US 32459
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Deer Lake State Park
Deer Lake State Park
Park
Deer Lake State Park shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast. Southern magnolias, golden asters, woody goldenrod, and scrub oaks can be seen in this coastal dune habitat. Rare plants such as Gulf coast lupine, spoonflower, pitcher plants, and Curtiss' sand grass-one of the largest populations found in Florida-are found in the park. Visitors may see splashes of color from summer wildflowers or some of the many species of resident or migratory birds and butterflies. A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish. It also offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem, one of 11 natural communities found in the park.
6721 Scenic Hwy 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US 32459
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The South Walton Sales team will assist meeting planners in selecting the ideal venue that fits their specific needs. We specialize in meeting group needs from arranging site visits, distributing RFP’s and creative ideas on attendance building. South Walton is a convenient driving destination from southeastern cities and traveling is convenient with three regional airports located nearby: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Pensacola Regional (PNS) with direct flights to Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Nashville, Washington DC, St. Louis (Seasonal).

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Diversity and Inclusion

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