About.

Visit South Walton

Established in 1986

The Walton County TDC was established by the BCC in 1986. Today, under the Walton County Tourism Department, the Visit South Walton brand represents tourism South of the Choctawhatchee Bay and Beyond the Beach - North Walton brand represents tourism North of the Choctawhatchee Bay.​

The Goal

The goal of the TDC is to manage bed tax collection. ​

Tourism is BIG Business. 

Beach Maintenance

The TDC spends 43% of its annual budget on beach maintenance activities. The TDC beach maintenance team removes trash from South Walton beaches 365 days a year for the benefit of residents, visitors and local wildlife.

Beach Safety

In addition to beach safety marketing efforts, the TDC funds the Walton County lifeguard program to provide education and life saving services to residents and visitors to South Walton's beaches. 

Beach Access

The TDC manages more than 50 bay and beach accesses, including 9 regional accesses with parking and restrooms. By providing safe access to area waterways, both residents and visitors have reliable access to South Walton's waterways. 

Be Informed. 

Destinations Florida is an organization that provides education and resources for lawmakers and industry leaders to make informed tourism decisions. Click here for full tourism report.