National Geographic Traveler USA - 04.2019 - 05.2019

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UPSCALE SOUTH WALTON


Located in Northwest Florida, South Walton is
26 miles of Gulf beachfront paradise. Clear turquoise
water makes gentle waves on a sugar-white beach to
create a movie-perfect front view. One unique thing
about this marquee destination? South Walton’s
16 acclaimed beachside neighborhoods. Miramar
Beach, Seascape, Sandestin, and the otherswere
each carefully designed on a human scale; they
present the best in beach living and architecture.
Each has its own distinctive personality and style.

When you’re ready for a day off from the traditional
sunning and swimming, try stand-up paddleboarding
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area’s 15 rare coastal dune lakes. Bird-watchers and
nature lovers will naturally take to South Walton’s
200-mile trail system, including the 19-mile
Timpoochee Trail. Runners and bicyclists enjoy
passing through both New Urbanist neighborhoods
and refreshing coastal woodlands. State parks and
forests offer plenty of cool retreats. Golfers and
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courts, with a variety of views and challenges.

With 40 percent of South Walton protected from
development, visitors are pleasantly surprised by
the relative lack of cars—biking and walking are the
preferred modes of transportation. Open spaces and
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laid-back atmosphere.

If shopping is your passion, you can browse a
designer outlet or a chic boutique or gallery. Then
browse the menu offerings at one of South Walton’s
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seafood and locally sourced ingredients, prepared
by numerous award-winning chefs, will dazzle your
palate. As the sun makes a spectacular splash into
the sea, you can listen and dance to live music at
one of the local hot spots. Or enjoy a performance
by a nationally recognized artist or musician.

Upscale yet casual, South Walton is the perfect
place for rejuvenation, building lasting memories,
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UPSCALE SOUTH WALTON


Located in Northwest Florida, South Walton is


26 miles of Gulf beachfront paradise. Clear turquoise


water makes gentle waves on a sugar-white beach to


create a movie-perfect front view. One unique thing


about this marquee destination? South Walton’s


16 acclaimed beachside neighborhoods. Miramar


Beach, Seascape, Sandestin, and the otherswere


each carefully designed on a human scale; they


present the best in beach living and architecture.


Each has its own distinctive personality and style.


When you’re ready for a day off from the traditional


sunning and swimming, try stand-up paddleboarding


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area’s 15 rare coastal dune lakes. Bird-watchers and


nature lovers will naturally take to South Walton’s


200-mile trail system, including the 19-mile


Timpoochee Trail. Runners and bicyclists enjoy


passing through both New Urbanist neighborhoods


and refreshing coastal woodlands. State parks and


forests offer plenty of cool retreats. Golfers and


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courts, with a variety of views and challenges.


With 40 percent of South Walton protected from
development, visitors are pleasantly surprised by
the relative lack of cars—biking and walking are the
preferred modes of transportation. Open spaces and
LQGHSHQGHQWVKRSVDQGUHVWDXUDQWVFUHDWHDUHOD[HG
laid-back atmosphere.

If shopping is your passion, you can browse a
designer outlet or a chic boutique or gallery. Then
browse the menu offerings at one of South Walton’s
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seafood and locally sourced ingredients, prepared
by numerous award-winning chefs, will dazzle your
palate. As the sun makes a spectacular splash into
the sea, you can listen and dance to live music at
one of the local hot spots. Or enjoy a performance
by a nationally recognized artist or musician.

Upscale yet casual, South Walton is the perfect
place for rejuvenation, building lasting memories,
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PARTNER CONTENT FOR FLORIDA
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