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Alys Beach, Florida is the newest addition to the New Urbanism movement in South Walton county, Florida - the movement that makes Scenic Hwy 30A such an extraordinary destination and magnet for architectural students and professionals from around the globe.
Nestled on 158-acres on the north and south sides of East Scenic Hwy 30A, Alys Beach is arguably the most architecturally spectacular and has already set a new standard on 30A for quality, receiving several impressive accolades already since inception. Drawing inspiration from Bermuda and Antigua, the contrast of the town's white stucco walls and white-ridged roofs against the emerald blues and greens of the surrounding environment is truly stunning. Also distinctive, the community is comprised of villas, courtyard homes, family compound retreats and rowhouses as opposed to the typical detached single family structure seen in most South Walton communities. Alys Beach also consistently uses the most ecologically responsible methods for community building. It's a walkable, energy-efficient community development created to be durable and storm resistant, and built using green materials and construction practices.
As of July 2009, Alys Beach is still in it's initial build out period but at completion, the master plan calls for 900 dwellings as well as a thriving town center - called The Village at Alys Beach - complete with many restaurants and retail shops, community gathering spots, parks, pools, and nature trails. Also coming to Alys Beach - a world-class beach club, tennis and spa facilities, a piazza overlooking the beach, and boardwalks through the wetlands.
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Currently open: During the day, the breathtaking Caliza Pool is reserved for owners and vacation rental guests but at night, one of 30A's newest culinary hot spots "Caliza Restaurant", located at the Caliza Pool, opens to the public. The other new culinary hotspot, George's at Alys Beach, is open to the public 5 days a week for lunch and dinner. Fonville Press, located directly on 30A, is open to the public and is a great place to grab a Starbucks coffee, pastry, beer, wine and other hot and cold drinks. Charlie's Donut Truck pulls up by the 33,500-square-foot Amphitheatre every morning and Piper's kiosk serves up Chicago-style hot dogs and sodas.
Did you know?- The design of Alys Beach was shaped by a dedicated team of citizens, architects, and planners, all led by the internationally acclaimed town planners, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company. Andrés Duany was ranked one of the Top 5 most influential people in home building by Builder magazine.
- Alys Beach homes are the first in the world to be certified as Fortified…for safer living® building standards, as designated by the Institute for Business & Home Safety. The Fortified…for safer living® program is designed to indicate to homeowners which homes have incorporated the construction, design and landscaping elements that increase a new home's resistance to natural disasters.
- Alys Beach is developed by Ebsco Gulf Coast Development, Inc.
- Alys Beach was the 15th community to join the exclusive Beaches of South Walton, a premier collection of beach communities located along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast.
- Homes are also built to the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition.
- All homes and streets in Alys Beach are oriented to allow passive heating and cooling from the sun, as well as from the steady Gulf breezes.
- In April 2008, Forbes named Alys Beach America’s "Top Spot for Design-Savvy Home Buyers." Read>>
- Caliza Restaurant was voted "Best Upscale Dining in South Walton" in 2009 by SouthWaltonScene.com readers.
- There are 22-acres of protected conservation areas and wetlands to explore at Alys Beach.
- Alys Beach owns 1,500' of beachfront.
- Alys Beach Town Architects Erik Vogt and Marieanne Khoury-Vogt received a 2008 Palladio Award for their design of Fonville Press.
- Caliza means "limestone" in Spanish. The Caliza Pool was designed using cues from the traditional Greek agora and Roman piazza and features an infinity-edge saltwater pool.
- The man-made Lake Marilyn provides irrigation for Alys Beach. The shore is made of Dominican shellstone.
- Alys (pronounced, "Alice") Beach was named for the matriarch of the town's founders, Alys Stephens.
- Piper's is named after the favorite pet terrier of Alys Stephens, the town's namesake.
- Jason Comer, grandson of Alys Stephens, is the Town Founder of Alys Beach, Florida.
- The land on which Alys Beach sits has been owned by the Stephens family since the 1970's (it was purchased at an auction) but had been a vacation destination for Alys and Elton Stephens and their family since the '40s.
- Lupin Beach in Inlet Beach, Florida off of Scenic Hwy 30A is also being developed by Jason Comer, Town Founder of Alys Beach, Florida and EBSCO Gulf Coast Development, Inc. LupinBeach.com
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