Most of our San Diego Retirement Communities are older with only resales.
San Diego has a near perfect climate averaging in the high 70's year-round. You can enjoy outdoor dining, sports and ocean amenities.
Due to the high percentage of seniors in San Diego County, there is a high percentage of senior centers and supportive services for seniors.
Notice the great prices now available for California homes near the ocean.
Current temperature for San Diego: 
San Diego Retirement Communities along the San Diego County Coastline
Kayaking is popular as well as biking, swimming and hiking in this year-round outdoors mediterranean-like dry climate.
Enjoy Mexican food outdoors patio-style in San Diego's "old town." Enjoy the night life activity downtown. Or simply sit and enjoy the ocean breezes.
First, start here with my map showing where the following cities are in San Diego County:
- Oceanside
- Carlsbad
- Encinitas
- La Jolla
- San Diego
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Oceanside- the most Northern part of San Diego County
City of Oceanside Website
Oceanside is a tri-city area/known for fishing. Official Website for the City of Oceanside
Resale Communities in Oceanside
Ocean Hills Country Club Oceanside - fully gated premier retirement community with 24 hour patrol - Resales Ocean Hills Country Club
Also, you can see a Video of Ocean Hills Country Club by Senior Real Estate Specialist Dennis Kaiser on his website here Seniors San Diego - Website of Dennis Kaiser, San Diego Realtor
More San Diego Retirement Communities in Oceanside:
Emerald Lake Village Gated manufactured homes community 7 miles to ocean - clubhouse, pool, spa - 3 miles to medical - start mid $200's - homeowners fee approx $170. includes front yard maintenance, amenities.
Resale communities in Oceanside with low H/O Fees:
Low costs due to having very low homeowners fees with no expensive amenities - attached homes - all are near the senior center; no clubhouses which keeps h/o fees low - single-car garages - they are smaller homes - homeowner maintains home.
Close to Tri-City Medical Center, Trader Joe's, and 7 mi to ocean.
Rancho Hermosa Oceanside - The climate is great for gardening and some of these lots have room for fruit trees - duplex homes start high $100,000's to Mid $200,000's low homeowner's fees due to no clubhouse Rancho Hermosa
Peacock hills 834 to 1255 Sq ft homes - high $100's to mid $200's - Oceanside Senior Citizens Center 4 1/2 miles - 5 miles to coast - manufactured homes incl cost of land - built 1977-1980 Peacock Hills
Newer Resale Homes in Oceanside
Villa Trieste in Rancho del Oro Rd area of Oceanside - newer community built in 90's - condominiums and duplexes ;priced in the High $200's to Mid $500's - Clubhouse, pool, spa, bocce ball, walk path - upscale appearance - condos may have fireplace - homeowner's fees $275/mo pays for gate, insurance, sewer, trash, exterior bldg maintenance - close to ocean amenities Villa Trieste
Oceana In Oceanside - 4-6 miles from coast. 5 condominium communities built from 1964-1986 - each community has a clubhouse, pool, spa - some with RV parking
Communities:Original Oceana Community Association Website for more information
Oceana is a village of five retirement communities with very moderated climate due to their locations 4 to 6 miles from the cool coastline breezes.
Pilgrim Creek Estates Oceanside - Start high $100's. Gated community of detached manufactured homes built in 1980's. 760-967-6254
Resale Community Near Camp Pendleton in Oceanside
Pacifica Oceanside - 1970's detached homes and duplexes Start in high $100's. Clubhouse, pool, tennis and 5 miles to ocean amenities. Near Camp Pendleton. 760-967-6254
Just South of Oceanside:
San Diego Retirement Communities at Carlsbad on the Coast
Rancho Carlsbad Guard gated manufactured homes community with 18-hole golf. (verify) Starts mid-$200's. Rancho Carlsbad Home Sales
Camino Hills Gated manufactured homes community built late 80's - just 3 miles to Coast - start mid $200's. Camino Hills
Coming SoonTavarua Senior Apartments By Meta Housing - 50 units coming to Carlsbad Tavarua by Meta Housing
For Golfers: Resident Rates in Carlsbad:
Residents of Carlsbad can enjoy resident rates at The Crossings Municipal Championship Golf Course (verify) The Crossings Golf
San Diego Retirement Communities at Encinitas
South of Carlsbad:
High Country Villas Attached homes and 2-story condos start high $200's. 9 hole golf, clubhouse, bocce ball, walk trails, pools and spa. 3 miles to Scripps Memorial Hospital.
San Diego Retirement Communities at La Jolla
Casa de Manana LaJolla - By Front Porch - ocean amenities nearby - 14 miles to San Diego city - independent and assisted living in an elegant community - shop and dine at LaJolla Village. Casa de Manana
Classic ResidenceLa Jolla - now Vi at La Jolla - Independent and assisted continuing care community in the Golden Triangle of San Diego. Vi Living at La Jolla
San Diego Retirement Communities at City of San Diego
Wesley Palms Retirement Community San Diego - offers another option for your retirement - rental independent and assisted living that provides meals, housekeeping and more in a convenient San Diego location. No entrance fee - monthly rates from $3,213 for a studio apartment to $6,700 for luxury 2-bedroom. Includes dining, housekeeping, utilities, scheduled transportation, and more (please verify). Wesley Palms
Paradise Village National City 1/4 mile to San Diego city line - Independent and assisted living - there is also a seasonal stay program - good way to "try out" the San Diego area Paradise Village
San Diego Retirement Communities: Inland areas of San Diego County
San Diego Retirement Communities at San Marcos
Las Brisas Mobile and manufactured homes with tiled roofs --very southern California. Being close to coast brings cool breezes - detached homes start high $200's. Electronic gate. Clubhouse, pool and spa.
Lake San Marcos Not over 55 for most of the homes in this large community but the Chateau Lake San Marcos community here consists of independent living with assisted living available, if needed. Independent living provides meals and housekeeping. It's a non-smoking community. 2 or 3 story buildings. There is a pull-cord emergency system. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, spa. Unlike Lake San Marcos, this community for seniors is gated. Monthly homeowners fees. "The Cove" is another community coming soon for seniors at Lake San Marcos.
San Diego Retirement Communities at Fallbrook
Fallbrook is a country area near Camp Pendleton one hour to San Diego and 1 1/2 hour to Los Angeles.
East Ridge Fallbrook - gated community of custom homes - see ReMax Realtor Dennis Kaiser's review here East Ridge
Rancho Monserate Fallbrook - mobile and manufactured homes on 96 acres (mobile homes are those built before 6/15/76-they are called manufactured homes if built after that date) Golf course, tennis, heated pool and spa - resident owned lot Rancho Monserate
San Diego Retirement Communities at Rancho Bernardo
Very popular Rancho Bernardo is known to have one of lowest crime rates (please verify). 24 miles to city of San Diego.
Oaks North 55 community in Rancho San Bernardo. Many facilities for every interest, pool and spa. Oaks North
Seven Oaks 13 miles to coastline - First started in 60's - attached and detached singles of variety of sizes start low $200's. Very active with many clubs and activities as listed on their website. Seven Oaks
The Remington Club Rancho Bernardo luxury independent and assisted living community The Remington Club
Mobile/Manufactured Community in Valley Center
Skyline Ranch Country ClubValley Center - for a more affordable retirement in San Diego area - with golf and beautiful landscaping. Skyline Ranch Country Club - Mobile and Manufactured Homes
Please verify all information and prices for San Diego Retirement Communities as they can change. We make no recommendations for Realtors or communities. Please seek advice from local Realtors and do your own thorough investigations. We are not associated with the communities reviewed.
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