There's more to a Sandcastle Escapes vacation than just relaxing on the beach. The neighborhoods of South Walton, Florida offer a wide array of different types of activities, recreation, and events. From golfing, fishing, and hiking, to shopping, cultural activities, and exploring this charming part of the Emerald Coast, there is something for every visitor!

Destin and the waters of South Walton are among some of the best fishing destinations in the world. Destin started baiting some very fortunate anglers in the 1800’s when they discovered its underwater paradise. Destin, Florida quickly earned the title of the world’s luckiest fishing village and its become the popular home of one of man’s greatest pastimes. Internationally renowned for quick-deep water access, 60 ft. of water can be found in only a 30-minute trip from our Seagrove Beach rentals. That means that it requires minimal effort to come home with a chest full of fish.

Some of the most sought after fish can be caught year-round in South Walton and through a variety of ways. Off shore trolling yields blue and white marlin, wahoo, and even sailfish. Red snapper, grouper and amberjack can be caught through deep sea bottom fishing while mahi-mahi, black fin tuna and cobia are reeled in by trolling the coast. Then there’s shore fishing, bay fishing, or the magical option of hopping on a charter boat where fish and beer seem to appear out of thin air. Book your Destin or South Walton fishing trip today and you won't be disappointed!

South Walton offers numerous golf courses that are both memorable and immaculate, while providing a sufficient challenge to players of all handicaps. The more than 126 holes on over seven courses are each unique to their environment, showcasing the natural beauty of the Destin, FL area. Carved out of magnolia and pine forests, our courses edge the Gulf of Mexico and hug serene, picturesque bays. And the sun shines almost every single day in Seagrove Beach, offering beautiful golf weather all year round.

Professionally designed courses abound in picturesque South Walton, and the 30-A neighborhoods. Bob Cupp designed Emerald Bay, which is considered one of NW Florida’s best courses. Robert Trent Jones Jr. was behind the stunning Raven, a course he called “a true modern traditional." This pristine course also hosted the exciting Boeing championship in 2006 and 2007.