Alys Beach boasts one of the most beautiful beaches

in the world.

 With a carpet of sugar-fine sand descending into

 crystal-clear waters,

 this stretch of Gulf Coast is unmatched in beauty.

Zoning laws preserve the pristine beach and keep it clear

of the billboards and storefronts that litter

ordinary beach towns.

 The Emerald Coast is so clean and well preserved

 that it has been certified as a Blue Wave Beach

by the country’s only environmental-certification

 program for beaches