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With 26-miles of shoreline along the Gulf, easy access to the Choctawhatchee Bay and 15 rare coastal dune lakes, spending time on the water in South Walton is a breeze.

Not only can you lounge along the sugar-white sand beach and turquoise water, you can drop a line in the Gulf and Bay and reel in the big one on one of South Walton's local charter boats or you can rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and glide atop the water soaking in the natural scenery. 

No matter how you choose to enjoy South Walton's waterways, there's no doubt that a day on the water will create lasting memories. 

Yolo Board + Bike

This Perfect in South Walton award-winning sports and outdoors shop has everything you need to start stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking on South Walton’s waters — including equipment as well as lessons. YOLO Board + Bike also offers beach gear and accessories, specialty YOLO-brand coffee, cruiser bikes and electric bikes. Rent...

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Rising Son Expeditions LLC

Captain Trey is the owner of Rising Son Expeditions and is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain with 40 years of experience on the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and the connecting waterways. Growing up on these waters he knows where to find and catch some of the magnificent fish Florida’s...

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SandCastle Rockstars

Have you ever watched people on the beach build a huge sandcastle and wondered 'how do they do that'? Well, wonder no more! Our SandCastle Lessons are a fun, interactive group activity that will have everyone laughing while learning how to build the biggest sandcastle ever! We meet you...

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GulfWind Paddle & Surf

GulfWind Paddle & Surf is now open for business! We carry the same great Bote paddle boards and SUP equipment as the corporate store in Destin, but located a little closer to home for all of our friends living in South Walton, Florida. Check us out on our FB page....

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Yellowfin Ocean Sports

Bicycle rentals, fishing, tackle and bait, charters, kayak sales and rentals. Second location in Grayton Beach.Third location in Seagrove. For more information call or visit our web site....

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Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters

Whether you're looking to fish inshore or offshore, look no further than Captain Brad Bishop and the Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters. They'll be sure to put you on the fish and make sure you have a successful trip, whether you're an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman....

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Boathouse Paddle Club

Western Lake in WaterColor, Florida is the most explored of South Walton's 15 rare coastal dune lakes. Brackish water created from the picturesque outflow of freshwater trickling through sugar-white sand dunes, winds through acres of coastal lowlands, scrubby flatwoods, and baygall that is preserved land. The Boathouse Paddle Club features...

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Pickos Waterski & Wakeboard School

We specialize in water-skiing and wakeboarding. Our main goals are to provide you with the very best in instruction and to give you a world-class water-ski/wakeboard experience. Whether you are a beginner or an aspiring skier trying to make the pro tour, you will enjoy your stay. Skier, Wakeboarder or...

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Dead Fish Charters

Family oriented Gulf fishing charters, launching directly from Grayton Beach. Gone are the days of waking up early, driving to the boat, and riding for hours before you can fish. We'll pick you up directly from South Walton's sugar-white sand beach and can be fishing within 20 minutes on most...

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