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…
Every Day is a Vacation In a place like St. Croix where one of the major sources of revenue is tourism, your retirement will feel like a vacation every single day, which is the point of retirement, to begin with. Be mesmerized by stunning views of nature and architecture (which can be therapeutic, by the way) and reap the benefits…
Unspoiled Beaches Crowds are no fun when you just want to have a quiet, relaxing time at the beach. But that’s not something you’d have to worry about Oak Island. The town is a beach retirement gem that’s yet to be discovered by many. You’ll have 14 miles of pristine beaches to yourself (and perhaps a few others) and it’ll…
Laid-back Coastal Lifestyle Despite being one of the biggest cities in Texas and having a population of over 326,000, life in Corpus Christi is pretty laid-back. It’s really nothing you’d expect from a city with towering buildings. People have given up their shoes for a comfy pair of flip-flops, and they collectively sport that “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” attitude. If…
