One of the elements that strongly influences where people retire is their grandchildren. About a quarter of baby boomers plan to retire near the grandkids, according to a recent study by real estate advisor Meyers Research. The grandkids are a major source of joy for numerous retirees, so it’s only natural that they’d want to move closer to them. However,…
Finding the best beach to retire at is an overwhelming task if you don’t know where to start. But it can be a really fun and exciting experience as well—just think about all the new places you’ll be learning about and possibly even visiting. Here at RetireAtTheBeach.com, we have carefully selected and vetted the best beaches for retirement, but we’ve…
Beautiful scenery, delectable seafood, fun activities, friendly coastal community and the beach itself—these are all great reasons to retire at the beach. They’re also the same reasons people who don’t live near the coast keep coming back to the beach. But unlike these people, if you’re retiring at the beach, there’s no going back to your home in the city,…
Laid-back Atmosphere Beach retirement destinations, in general, have a laid-back feel, but Encinitas takes it to new heights. Largely due to its huge surfing community, everyone here is so relaxed and easygoing that it almost feels like the entire city is on a never-ending vacation. It’s the perfect place to retire if you prefer a slower pace of life. No…
Big Little Town A lot of the locals affectionately call San Luis Obispo or SLO “a big little happy town,” and rightfully so. Featuring a perfect mix of urban and rural, SLO is big enough to offer countless offerings in all the departments you care about as a retiree, but small enough that you can enjoy a slow, relaxed pace—which…
Scenic Views If you want to be greeted by scenic views every day of your retirement life, look no further than Gig Harbor, WA. The picturesque qualities of the bay are hard to beat. Behind the boats that fill up the harbor is the iconic and majestic Mt. Rainier in all its glory. Surround yourself with the beauty of Gig…
Peaceful and Quiet Retirement When you’ve spent the majority of your life working, the next big step to take is to retire in a safe place where you can take it slow and relax for the rest of your life. Great Neck is one of the best options if you want a quiet retirement in a beautiful suburb. You won’t…
A Small Town with Great Amenities When people choose to retire in a small beach retirement town, it’s usually because they want to get away from city life and live their retirement in peace. Sometimes, however, retiring in a small town means giving up on conveniences you’ve grown quite accustomed to. But that’s not the case for retirees in Portland.…
The Best of Southern Hospitality When you’re deciding whether to retire at the beach, one of the many things you probably think about is the people. After all, we are social by nature and enjoy being around others from time to time. And making new friends as an adult can be a little hard sometimes. But in Charleston, human interactions…
Tranquil, Carefree Retirement Culebra, Puerto Rico is a small town of around 1800 people that takes pride in being a natural refuge. Unlike some beach retirement towns that are striving to expand and become the next biggest tourist destination, this dazzling archipelago keeps commercialism at bay. You won’t find any large hotels or major chain stores here, nor man-made attractions…
