Alys Beach is one of the most iconic and visually striking communities along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A. With its all-white architecture, cobblestone streets, and Mediterranean-inspired design, Alys feels like something out of a postcard.
This is a gated, beachfront town built for walkability and relaxation. You won’t find chain stores or flashing signs here. Instead, it’s boutique everything: locally-owned restaurants, upscale shops, wine bars, art galleries, and serene parks. It’s a place where high design meets coastal living, attracting those who value both beauty and simplicity.
Alys Beach sits right along Scenic Highway 30A between Seacrest and Watersound on the eastern end of 30A. It’s about:
5 minutes from Rosemary Beach
10 minutes from Seaside
25 minutes from the heart of Destin
30 minutes from the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
It’s easy to bike or walk to neighboring communities, and its central location makes it a perfect home base for exploring the rest of 30A.
Architecture: The white stucco homes with bold rooflines are inspired by Bermuda and Moorish design. The town has strict architectural guidelines, so everything looks polished and cohesive.
Eco-Friendly Design: Alys is one of the first communities in the U.S. built to meet FORTIFIED Home™ standards, making homes stronger and more sustainable.
Nature & Green Space: Over 20 acres of preserved wetlands and nature trails wind through the community. You’ll also find pocket parks, fountains, and a central amphitheater that hosts outdoor events.
Luxurious Amenities: Homeowners have access to the private ZUMA Wellness Center, an impressive fitness and spa facility. The Caliza Pool is an architectural showpiece and a favorite gathering spot.
Car-Free Lifestyle: Everything is designed for walkability. Most homeowners get around by foot, bike, or golf cart.
Charlie’s Donut Truck, a converted Sunbeam bread truck that brings freshly baked donuts into town each morning, has become a coveted Alys Beach breakfast tradition. Try a handmade 1920s-style pastry like red velvet cake, blueberry cake, sour cream pound cake, and a rainbow of sprinkles.
Mint and lemon line a section of pedestrian path known as Mojito Alley. Strawberries and bananas can be found in The Daiquiri Garden, while The Soup Garden has Thyme, Chives, Basil and Oregano. And there are four different species of blueberries growing along Lake Marilyn.
Alys Beach is one of the first communities in the state of Florida to have all of its homes constructed to Fortified Standards, designed to withstand the harsh coastal elements, hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Sabine Robertson
Broker Owner
Independently Owned and Operated
850-920-7257
Santa Rosa Beach FL, 32459
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