4 Best Places to Shop in South Walton, The Panhandle

Cabana's clothing, shoes, sandals, and other accessories are fun, fabulous, and full of beach-casual style.

The community's "downtown" has great shops clustered mostly on Barrett Square and Main Street. It's easy to stroll from boutique to toy store to gift shop to home decor showroom—and take a coffee break at Amavida Coffee & Tea or stop at a restaurant if you're in need of greater revivification.

Put on your eight-hour shoes if you want to explore all the outlet stores at this mega-outdoor mall. There are nearly 100 of them, representing just about every household name in fashion, accessories, home goods, and beauty. Saks OFF 5th anchors one end, and in between you'll find quality merchandise for bargain prices in stores like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, and Le Creuset. There are several places to grab a snack to revive your spirits for another round of shopping.

This independent bookstore will have just the beach read for you to while away the hours in the sand or on the porch. It's crammed full and can get very busy, but the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. If you're into vinyl, Central Square Records is upstairs.