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 water offer a natural setting for a productive yet relaxing meeting. A variety of meeting facilities and accommodations are available - from full-service resorts to beachfront 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, Florida, the ideal meetings destination.
A variety of meeting venues in South Walton can accommodate 6 to 1,600. Large groups gravitate to 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 properties such as The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach, WaterColor Inn and Hyatt Place, all which offer charming atmospheres, traditional Southern hospitality and a respite 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.
Détails du lieu
Hôtels12
Centre de conventions-
Chambres d’invités10 000
Chambres d’invités dans 1 hôtel602
Sites d’événements spéciaux-
Tarif moyen des chambres-
Taux d’occupation4%
Restaurants200
Coût quotidien des repas-
Taux d’imposition7%
Type de lieuOffice du tourisme (CVB)
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Comment s’y rendre
Distance de l’aéroport
24 mi de Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
Distance from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport 24 mi
34 mi de Northwest Florida Regional Airport (ECP)
Distance from Northwest Florida Regional Airport (ECP) airport 34 mi
72 mi de Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport
Distance from Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport airport 72 mi
Emplacement
Attractions locales
Golf Courses
Loisirs
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
Loisirs
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
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
Vie nocturne
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
Loisirs
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
Loisirs
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
Loisirs
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
Vie nocturne
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
Théâtre
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
Parc
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
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
Loisirs
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
Parc
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
Embark on a culinary experience unlike any other by attending a cooking class.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Eden Gardens State Park
Parc
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
Parc
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 Walton County Tourism 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 RFPs and offering creative ideas on attendance building. Meet our Sales Team: Karen Morris - Director of Sales Lisa Bulriss - Sales Manager Cade Supple - Sales Specialist South Walton, Florida, 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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Foire aux questions de South Walton, Florida
Découvrez les questions fréquemment posées par South Walton, Florida en matière de santé et de sécurité, de développement durable et de diversité et d'inclusion.
Pratiques durables
Veuillez indiquer vos commentaires ou un lien vers tout objectif/stratégie de développement durable ou d'impact social de South Walton, Florida communiqué publiquement.
Aucune réponse.
South Walton, Florida a-t-il une stratégie axée sur l'élimination et le détournement des déchets (plastiques, papiers, cartons, etc.)? Si oui, veuillez préciser votre stratégie d'élimination et de détournement des déchets.
Aucune réponse.
Diversité et inclusion
Pour les hôtels américains uniquement, South Walton, Florida et/ou sa société mère sont-ils certifiés en tant qu'entreprise commerciale détenue à 51 % par des personnes issues de la diversité? Si oui, veuillez indiquer les catégories pour lesquelles vous êtes certifiés :
Aucune réponse.
S'il y a lieu, pourriez-vous indiquer un lien vers le rapport public de South Walton, Florida sur ses initiatives et engagements en matière de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion?
Aucune réponse.
Santé et sécurité
Les pratiques du South Walton, Florida ont-elles été élaborées sur la base de recommandations de services de santé émanant d'organismes publics ou privés? Si oui, veuillez indiquer quelles organisations ont été utilisées pour élaborer ces pratiques.
Aucune réponse.
South Walton, Florida nettoie-t-il et désinfecte-t-il les zones publiques et les installations accessibles au public (comme les salles de réunion, les restaurants, les ascenseurs, etc.) Si oui, décrivez les nouvelles mesures prises.
Aucune réponse.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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