Each season, there’s a new wave of retirees flocking to the beautiful coastal city of San Diego. Although Florida is a more popular retirement destination because of its tropical weather and tax-friendly environment for retirees, San Diego may be an alternative option for those wanting to stay on the West Coast. If you’re looking for a place to retire, you may want to consider heading to San Diego County.

The San Diego area is home to a great selection of neighborhoods that are ideal for retirees. Unlike the humid and sticky weather you’ll get in Florida, the Mediterranean climate in San Diego is a lot more pleasant with sunny skies all year long. Another reason why the San Diego area is great for active adults is there are plenty of opportunities for those who are semi-retired and want to work part time or volunteer. And if you want to learn something new or go back to school, there are also plenty of community colleges and universities in the area.

There are a multitude of retirement-friendly neighborhoods throughout San Diego County, from the suburban developments to rural areas as well as neighborhoods located inland or near the coast. If you’re looking to retire in the near future, check out these active adult neighborhoods in the San Diego area.

Rancho Carlsbad - Carlsbad

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Rancho Carlsbadis a gated community near the Pacific Coast, just 35 miles north of San Diego. The community consists of 504 single-family homes priced in the high $300s to the mid $600s. Homes range in size from 1,300 to 2,150 square feet and have two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a carport or two-car garage.

Rancho Carlsbad offers residents several on-site amenities including a clubhouse, recreation center, an 18-hole golf course, and multiple sports courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball. Neighbors also have a full social calendar of events that keep them busy such as fitness classes, arts and crafts, gardening, shuffleboard, cooking clubs, and movie nights. Residents are also close to local beaches, marinas, hiking trails, and shopping and dining options.

Vista Del Mar - Vista

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Vista Del Mar is ideally situated off Ronald Packard Parkway, allowing residents to have easy access to grocery stores and restaurants. Within the community, homeowners also have great amenities such a clubhouse equipped with a billiards room, a library, a ballroom, and two catering kitchens. Residents can enjoy the beautiful weather and mingle on the outdoor patio by the pool, or take a stroll on one of neighborhood trails. Vista Del Mar offers RV parking, a putting green, four pickleball courts, and a tennis court, ensuring that retirees stay active and social no matter what they choose to do.

This low-maintenance community also offers reasonably priced single-family homes from the mid $300s to low $400s.

Las Brisas Pacificas - San Marcos

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When you think of retiring in San Marcos, the quiet Lake San Marcos may come to mind. But have you heard of Las Brisas Pacificas? It’s on the more affordable side, with single-family homes priced from the mid $200s to the low $300s.

This 55+ neighborhood is only minutes away from Lake San Marcos and offers residents plenty of activities close by including a golf course, beaches, and a lake for fishing, swimming, or kayaking. Inside the community, homeowners have access to a private clubhouse with a gathering room, a catering kitchen, a swimming pool and patio, a barbecue area, and a rose garden. This neighborhood is a good fit for those who want an active lifestyle because the community offers plenty of options for residents to join clubs and special interest groups. The community is small with just 169 homes, making it easy for neighbors to become lifelong friends.

Auberge at Del Sur - San Diego

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Retirees looking for a prime location in Southern California along with world-class amenities will find that and much more at Auberge at Del SurinSan Diego. This 55+ neighborhood is located within the master-planned community of Del Sur. Homebuyers can find single-family and attached homes priced starting in the low $800s.

Residents enjoy a rich lineup of amenities at the clubhouse as well as amenities found at the master-planned development, which include 11 outdoor pools, 12 parks, four outdoor spas, six playgrounds, picnic and barbecue areas, an amphitheater, bocce ball and basketball courts, and miles of walking and biking trails. Not only does the community have great amenities on-site, but it’s also located close local attractions including several golf courses, beautiful beaches, and Downtown San Diego.

Oaks North - San Diego

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Oaks North is another 55+ community in San Diego that offers retirees numerous amenities, a vibrant social environment, and a variety of housing options. Oaks North offers residents a well-equipped clubhouse with a fitness center, game room, card room, auditorium, arts and crafts studio, woodworking shop, and billiards room. Outdoors, retirees have a swimming pool and spa, lawn bowling, two tennis courts, walking and biking trails, and access to a vineyard at the Rancho Bernardo Winery. For an additional fee, residents can access the Oaks North Golf Course, which features 27 holes of golf, a driving range, chipping area, and putting green.

In addition to impressive amenities, homebuyers can choose from several home styles ranging from attached residences and condos to single-family homes priced from the high $300s to low $800s.