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Founded in 1986 and named for a dog and cat, Bud & Alley's has been a central attraction in Seaside for over 18 years. Nesteled in the dunes overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Bud & Alley's has been chosen by Florida Trends Magazine as 'One of Florida's top 200 restaurants'. Born from the cooking styles of the Coastal Mediterranean, The Basque, Tuscany, the Deep South, Louisiana, and the lowlands of Florida.

Like much of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, Beaches of South Walton is renowed for its sugar white sand beaches and emerald green waters. Fifteen distinct beach communities, including Sandestin, Seaside, Grayton Beach, WaterColor and Rosemary Beach, feature luxury accommodations, challenging golf, eclectic shops, funky art galleries, and award-winning dining. Beyond the beach, four state parks and 15 coastal dune lakes are ideal for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, bird watching, kayaking and YOLO boarding.

When choosing the location for your next Northwest Florida conference, meeting, or corporate event, look no further than Beaches of South Walton’s 26 miles of rejuvenating coastline. Famous for its sugar white sands and emerald green waters, the area has evolved into a distinguished meeting destination offering groups an exciting blend of world-class accommodations, award-winning dining, boutique and designer shopping, championship golf, and a variety of activities guaranteed to relax and entertain.

With 15 eclectic beach communities, Beaches of South Walton provides a uniquely customized meeting experience for you and your attendees. Whether you’re planning a large Florida meeting or small corporate retreat, groups of six to 1600 can rely on us for versatile facilities, comprehensive services, and a productive meeting environment.

The allure of Beaches of South Walton is as clear as our shoreline. Escape to a refreshing hideaway where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Admire the beauty of some of the best Gulf beaches. Marvel at the diverse architecture that defines our vibrant communities. Or learn about the area’s rich history, culture, and wonders. We promise you an experience filled with lasting memories.

Enjoy the Caribbean and American styles that make Beaches of South Walton a special getaway. Connect with nature and wildlife in a variety of parks and forests.

Alys Beach

Alys Beach offers a distinctly Florida experience that lies somewhere between the tropical ambiance of British Bermuda and the old Spanish grace of Antigua, Guatemala – with just a hint of the Mediterranean. Palm trees and vivid green lawns contrast sharply with the white stucco walls and white-ridged roofs of homes and businesses, featuring the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop. Everywhere there’s a sense of relaxed elegance and design chic.

In fact, design is an integral part of the Alys Beach concept in both aesthetics and environmental elements. Every home is required to meet Florida’s “green building” standards for energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This sustainable design includes, among other things, passive heating and cooling which reduces energy costs. Parks, natural wetlands, trails, an upscale restaurant, a popular bookstore/café and the region’s only infinity-edge saltwater pool are all part of the New Urbanism of the Alys Beach experience.

Blue Mountain

It isn’t blue and there isn’t a mountain, but according to legend, Blue Mountain Beach got its name from sailors who saw the high dunes (some of the highest on the gulf coast) covered in the flowers of the naturally growing blue lupine. The view from their ship’s deck gave the appearance of a blue mountain.

Over the years, Blue Mountain Beach has retained its quiet and laid-back style, with an emphasis on nature. Hikers in Point Washington State Forest can see cypress swamps and pine groves on the miles of hiking trails. Walkers and bicyclists can enjoy the Timpoochee Trail as it follows 30A past ice cream shops and restaurants, and catch glimpses of Draper Lake and Big Redfish Lake, two rare coastal dune lakes.

A mixture of 60s beach houses, lavish homes and luxury resorts, Blue Mountain Beach offers a variety of accommodations in a peaceful coastal setting.

Dune Allen

Dune Allen Beach, Florida, features an abundance of rental properties and private residences. The community is home to Oyster Lake as well as charming shops and gourmet gulf-front dining.

Dune Allen Beach surrounds Stallworth Lake – one of 15 coastal dune lakes unique to this region. The area’s 15 coastal dune lakes are so rare they are only found in Beaches of South Walton and remote portions of Africa, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand and the Northwest Pacific Coast of the United States Dune Allen's other coastal dune lake, Oyster Lake, is actually shaped like an oyster shell and was once filled with oysters.

Grayton Beach

In 1890, some U. S. Army officers moved their families to Grayton Beach and mapped out where the village's streets and blocks would be built. Little did they know they were establishing a classic Florida beach town that would stand the test of time and become one of the area’s oldest communities.

Sitting quietly on the shores of Western Lake, a rare coastal dune lake, Grayton Beach at first glance appears to be a place where time stands still. Historic wooden cottages, hidden behind gnarled old live oaks weathered by gulf winds, line the narrow streets and people walk, ride bicycles and visit on front porches.

A closer look reveals this Scenic Highway 30A town to be a gathering place for visitors and residents seeking popular restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. In fact, celebrity spotting at the eclectic and funky Picolos Restaurant and Red Bar is a frequent Grayton Beach activity.

Inlet Beach

Once known as “soldiers’ beach” for the World War II veterans who purchased land here through a government homestead program, Inlet Beach is named for Phillips Inlet which separates Walton and Bay Counties. The community, which was started in the 1920s by the McCaskill Investment Company of DeFuniak Springs, is today the eastern-most of South Walton's 15 beach communities and is located where Scenic Highway 30A meets U. S. Highway 98.

Inlet Beach is a well-established, quiet residential neighborhood with a mixture of older beach cottages, newer multi-storied homes and a couple of restaurants popular with the locals. Highway 98 bisects the community which is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the south and Lake Powell, a rare coastal dune lake, on the north. On the beach side is South Walton’s largest public beach access and on the lake side is a public fishing dock located on Lake Powell.

Watercolor

Nestled beside the Gulf of Mexico and a rare coastal dune lake, WaterColor is the quintessential Southern beach community. With nearly half of its 499 acres devoted to open space and preservation areas, this master planned beachfront residential resort harkens back to the bygone days of Florida beach towns. Walkable and family friendly, guests enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, canoes and fishing gear.

Built in the Florida Vernacular architectural style, the cottages, shops and community buildings reflect the historic design features of pastel colors, porches and multi-pitched rooflines. Footpaths lead to well-manicured parks and gardens, a boathouse, tennis club, beach club, spa, shops, restaurants, an award winning inn, and 1400 feet of private beach. There’s also a state of the art fitness center, WaterColor Workout.

WaterColor is part of the Florida Green Lodging Program and was awarded the prestigious Two Palm designation for water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management and clean air practices.

Seaside

There’s always something happening at Seaside. Whether it’s a concert in the amphitheater, a community yard sale, or a holiday parade down main street residents of the town of Seaside love the activities in their beachside neighborhood. As the first New Urbanism community in the country, Seaside set the standard of blending homes, businesses and recreation in a residential setting, and recreated the idea of a walkable, talkable community.

Based on historic Florida architecture and designed by internationally acclaimed town planners, Seaside’s pastel colors, tin roofs, and white picket fences have won numerous awards for design innovation. Furthermore, Seaside’s design concepts have been reproduced in planned communities across the country.

Seaside is home to a gourmet food market, a spa and wellness center, a number of small boutiques, and several popular restaurants. Cultural offerings include a renowned repertory theater troupe, several art galleries, and the annual ArtsQuest fine arts festival.