Walton County

Come to Walton County and experience beautiful communities and beaches. Enjoy everything from kayaking and fishing to tennis and golf. Walton County, Florida communities offer an array of activities, entertainment and attractions to make your vacation memorable.

As on of the Walton County communities, DeFuniak Springs is a beautiful historic district located in the heart of the panhandle at the crossroads of Highway 331 and Interstate 10 in Walton County, Florida. Centered in the middle of DeFuniak Springs is a natural round lake surrounded by beautiful historic homes, The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood and the oldest operating library in the State of Florida. Also part of Lake DeFuniak in Walton County, FL is a refurbished train depot museum and an open-air amphitheater seating 1,371.

Another Walton County community is The Beaches of South Walton features over 26 miles of sugar white sands and beach communities from Inlet Beach to Miramar Beach. Beaches of South Walton is the first destination with all its beach communities certified as "Blue Wave Beaches," which recognizes them as clean, safe and environmentally friendly. Popular outdoor activities at this Walton County, Florida community include surfing, snorkeling, boating, fishing, biking, hiking and camping. It is no surprise that once families find the beauty and tranquility of Walton County, FL, they come back year after year.

As part of Walton County, the City of Freeport, first settled about 1830, has many natural waterways throughout the area such as LaGrange Bayou, Mallet Bayou and Four Mile Creek. The City of Freeport comprises of dozen of churches and a many locally owned businesses within the community here in Walton County, Florida.

Another community located within Walton County is the City of Paxton which borders on the Alabama-Florida Line on Highway 331 North just 25 miles north of DeFuniak Springs. Only miles from Walton County, Florida beaches such as Blue Mountain, Seagrove and Sandestin, Paxton features the "Highest Point" in Florida. Paxton also hosts the annual "Heritage Day," which is every October and features arts, crafts, food and much more.

Discover Walton County for your next vacation featuring endless fun, attractions and activities for the whole family. Start planning your vacation with Beaches of South Walton!