Alys Beach, extending from the Gulf of Mexico across Scenic Hwy 30A on 158 acres, features the architectural traditions of English and Spanish settlements in the Caribbean, with whitewashed masonry and stucco, courtyards and rooftop terraces. Amenities include a 22-acre nature park with walking trails, Alys Beach Club, Caliza Pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and an amphitheater. According to the renowned architectural firm of Duany, Plater-Zyberk who designed Alys Beach, “The town will employ the best available urban design and architecture techniques to create a harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.”