Alys Beach’s distinctive look draws from several architectural traditions, including Bermuda, Moorish design, and the historic buildings of Antigua, Guatemala. The combination of white stucco walls, courtyards, arches, and strong geometric forms gives the neighborhood its recognizable character while creating a cohesive look from one street to the next.

Follow the Turtles

The Turtle Bale pedestrian path turns a walk through Alys Beach into an encounter with public art. Bronze sea turtle and hatchling sculptures along the path reference the turtles that return to South Walton’s beaches to nest, while the surrounding landscape and water features continue the theme.

A Modern-Day Gathering Space

Caliza Pool was designed with the idea of a traditional public gathering space in mind, drawing from the Greek agora and Roman piazza. Its 100-foot pool is surrounded by courtyards, fountains, gardens, and shaded spaces, making it as much a place to gather and linger as it is a place to swim.

Alys’ Wild Side

Beyond the white stucco buildings and manicured courtyards, Alys Beach contains a 20-acre Nature Preserve. Its trail winds through slash pines, cypress trees, meadows, wiregrass, and wildflowers, with carnivorous pitcher plants adding an unexpected detail to the landscape.

Spaces Woven with Art

Art is tucked into everyday spaces throughout Alys Beach. Fonville Park’s Literary Lair combines a serpentine structure with whimsical bronze rabbit sculptures, while sculptures such as Turtle Bale and Wooden Horse appear throughout the neighborhood, making art part of the experience of simply exploring Alys Beach.