Things to Do in South Walton
Ecotourism and Nature
South Walton offers many opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about the environment including activities such as hiking, biking, bird watching, canoing, kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Golf
Public Courses
- Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, West Destin
- Fort Walton Beach Golf Club - The Oaks and the Pines, Fort Walton Beach
- Island Golf Center, Fort Walton Beach, 850-244-1612
- Sandy Pines Golf Club, Redbay, 850-835-5254
- Seascape Resort Golf Club, Destin
- The Golf Garden of Destin, Destin, 850-837-7422
- The Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, West Destin
- The Raven at Sandestin, West Destin
Semi-Private Courses
- Bluewater Bay Resort, Niceville
- Burnt Pine Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, West Destin
- DeFuniak Springs Country Club, DeFuniak Springs, 850-892-3812
- Eglin AFB Golf Club, Niceville, 850-882-2949
- Emerald Bay Golf Club, Destin
- Foxwood Country Club, Crestview
- Indian Bayou Golf and Country Club, Destin
- Kelly Plantation Golf Club, Destin
- Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club, Destin
- Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, Santa Rosa Beach
- Shoal River Country Club, Crestview, 850-689-1111
- Shalimar Pointe Country Club, Shalimar
- Windswept Dunes Golf Club, Freeport
State Parks
Walton County has 26 miles of coastline on the Gulf of Mexico, and six miles of this is state park land that is open to the public. State parks located along Walton County beaches are
For information on protecting Florida wildlife while enjoying your South Walton vacation visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at http://myfwc.com/wildlife/. They have a wonderful section devoted to the Great Florida Birding Trail.
Shopping
There are many places to shop on your next vacation to the Beaches of South Walton, Florida, including a wide range of boutiques, outlet stores, and open-air markets.
- Destin Commons
- The Market Shops at Sandestin
- Santa Rosa Mall
- Silver Sands Factory Stores
- The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin
