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Best Place to Retire
A wise person once said, retire in La Jolla. Whether you are looking for the most walkable cities, or warm places to retire near water, the best place to retire is a personal choice. In fact, so personal you’ll want to do some research first. So, the question is not where is the best place to retire, but where should you retire. The key here is dialing down on what’s important to you.
It’s a Big Decision
Remember, this is a time in your life when you finally get to choose where you want to live. Everything from your desired weather, cultural amenities, places to walk, hike, bike, birdwatch and more are all things that might be important to you.
We know it is a big decision! So, to help you get started, we offer some insight on five key things to consider.
Where Should You Retire?
Choosing the best place to retire is more to it than just tax rates and proximity to family. Although these two factors are some of the most important! Still, there are a lot of other things to consider. For example you need to consider, the costs, lifestyle preferences and the quality of life.
Furthermore, where you live in retirement will determine what you will do and with whom, which are big factors for your well-being. To simplify your process, consider the five key things listed below.
Five Key Things to Consider:
- Location
- Walkability
- Availability of Healthcare Services
- Activities
- Family
Best Place to Retire: Location
One of the many advantages of retirement is that you aren’t limited to your current location. Maybe you’ve always loved visiting La Jolla in the winters. Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of living in a beach town. Whether you are looking for a retirement that offers leisure with seaside serenity or a place to be inspired, take a trip or two to the place or places you’re interested in to find one that is right for you.
Best Beach Town to Retire in: La Jolla California
La Jolla, a coastal community in California, is particularly appealing for retirees. Known for its stunning beaches, upscale neighborhoods, and breathtaking ocean views, the area offers something for everyone. Nestled on the Pacific Coast between Santa Barbara and Mexico, this coastal community offers a variety of activities and entertainment.
Restaurants, museums, art galleries, and plenty of coastline, La Jolla is one city that should be on every retirees list. Not only does the area offer some of the country’s best medical facilities, it also offers mild year-round weather. The sound of the breaking waves, the views, and the vitamin D, this is the allure of life at the beach. So, if you are ready to retire in the best beach town, the next step is finding an active retirement community.
Take a Trip to Find the Best Place to Retire
If you’re trying to figure out the best place to retire, there’s no substitute for direct experience. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to visit the place or places you are considering. One approach you might take if you are also looking for a retirement community, is to see if they offer overnight stays. This way, you can visit each community first and explore the surrounding area.
For example, Chateau La Jolla offers a complimentary offer overnight stay as well as extended stays so you can better acquaint yourself with the community. After all, until you actually go there it can be very difficult to know for sure. So, be strategic and take a trip to find the best place to retire. When visiting each community, consider these aspects:
Aspects to Consider:
- What activities and amenities do they provide?
- Who are the residents?
- Are there transportation options?
- If you need help (more care), what are the options (Age In Place)?
- Is there a buy-in fee (entrance fee)?
- What is the size of the community?
- Where is the community located?
- Is the community walkable?
- How active is the community?
Affordable Coastal Living Community
For today’s independent retirees, 55 years of age or better, looking for an exceptional living environment, we offer overnight and extended stays during which time you can better acquaint yourself with our retirement community.
Take advantage of La Jolla’s Cultural abundance. The wonderful restaurants, the diversity of people. The beautiful parks and beaches. The perfect year-round weather, at Chateau La Jolla. No costly entrance fee, just affordable coastal living.
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