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Topsail Hill State Preserve, one of South Walton County's five state parks, is a three-mile span of undeveloped beachfront property that has been identified as the most pristine and environmentally protected piece of coastal property in Florida. Topsail Hill State Preserve has been named in Attaché magazine as one of the "Great Wilderness Beaches." Seaside was named in Attaché magazine as one of the "Greatest Romantic Beaches." When you hear the word "beach" you think of summer. And, naturally, summer is the peak season along Destin & South Walton County. However, fall and winter are quickly becoming popular due to the many "perks" this time of year offers. Rates drop, sunsets are spectacular, temperatures are mild, crowds are few, and festivals are plentiful. Destin & South Walton County offer championship golf concentrated along a 12-mile stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, including Sandestin's Burnt Pine Golf Club, Links, and Baytowne -- all named as Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." Sandestin opened its fourth course, The Raven Golf Course, in 2000 and it has already been voted best new course in the state. Tennis is also a popular sport with hundreds of courts open to the public. Whether you are a tennis pro or just learning the game, you'll find all levels of play available on hard, clay, and even the only Wimbledon-style grass courts in North Florida.
After a day of shopping, nothing is better than a great meal. Destin & South Walton County are home to over one hundred restaurants offering everything from fresh Gulf seafood to Caribbean Creole cuisine. (And since you're in the south, you can also expect to eat some of the best Southern-style cooking you have ever had.) Three of Florida Trends' top 200 restaurants in the state are located in South Walton County including Bud & Alley's, Café Thirty-A, and Seagar's. Destin Area Golf Courses
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Fine as sugar, white as snow, green as emerald, and blue as aquamarine. These phrases are often used to describe the sand and water along Destin and South Walton’s shoreline. In addition to the sugar-white sand, aqua waters and unspoiled sand dunes, you will find beautiful nature trails and a safe, crowd-free environment. Approximately 40% of the acreage that makes up South Walton is owned by the state and is thus protected from future development.
State parks and miles of nature trails are perfect for those who prefer hiking and biking over swimming and sunbathing. Dunes, pine flatwoods and salt marshes provide a safe haven for an abundance of plants, birds and other wildlife, including several endangered and threatened species. Nature trails at Grayton Beach State Park, Topsail Hill State Preserve, Point Washington State Forest and Cassine Gardens offer wonderful opportunities to observe flora and fauna. South Walton County is home to 17 fresh and saltwater lakes as well as the Choctawhatchee Bay. These waters are a haven for fishermen and kayakers. 
Shopping and dining have become art forms in Destin & South Walton County. You will find everything from quaint antique shops along the South Walton Antique Trail to the largest designer factory outlet center in the nation. You won't want to miss Seaside's open-air market and artists colony or the many shops that are part of The Market at Sandestin. Art galleries are also plentiful throughout the area. 
Shoreline Properties of Destin | 10221 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Suite 24 | PO Box 6457 | Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Cell: (850) 803-0718 | Phone: (850) 621-1937 | Fax: (850) 837-3888 |