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South Carolina is loved by golfers. In the Spring, golfers come to this state for its warm climate and golf. Myrtle Beach with its 100 golf courses, twenty of which have been ranked in the top 100 by Golf Digest, is a popular golf and retirement destination. The warm, energizing coastal beaches are another huge attraction for retirees who reside there for 6 months or permanently. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach are the best known areas for a coastal retirement, but we will point out smaller and quieter towns as well.

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Mount Vintage Plantation and Golf Club North Augusta, South Carolina and minutes to Augusta Georgia and Aiken SC - Athletic Center, Equestrian facility, 5000 acres, town center. Maintenance-free community. Walking and biking. Patio homes start $300's. Visitation package. Mount Vintage Plantation and Golf Club

Tradition Master planned community near Bluffton and Hilton Head. "Green" homes. Village square - open plaza. Golf course by Tommy Fazio. Membership in Tradition Club for rejuvenation and lifelong learning. Tradition Master Planned Community

Callahassee Island Near Hilton Head - Wildlife habitat. 27-hole championship golf, tennis, fitness, deep water docks. Homes from $300,000. Homesites from $100,000.

Savannah Lakes VillageMcCormick. On Lake Thurmond. Lake Thurmond is 90% underdeveloped and is the largest man-made lake East of Mississippi. This is one of the more affordable communities with lake amenities. Homesites start at $25,000 - golf sites start at $50,000 and lakefront $85,000-370,000. Homes $180's and up. Ideal for boating and fishing and 2 golf courses. Unique climate nestled in forests. Savannah Lakes Village Community

The Reserve at Woodside Plantation Aiken SC - master-planned community. Niklaus golf course - equestrian. 2 hours to Carolina beaches. Low maintenance villas to estates. 30 acres of nature preserves. Offers "The Reserve Club." The Reserve at Woodside Plantation Community

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Photo by The Ridge at Chukker Creek in Aiken

The Ridge at Chukker Creek Aiken - Unique features make this community interesting - all-age community has a retirement focus - equestrian facilties - considered a "green" community (for savings on energy and maintenance), homes are built to green-built guidelines. See their website for all the details. Spring-fed pond, Nature Preserve, Athletic complex, trail network, waterfront community center and more. The Ridge at Chukker Creek in Aiken

Hampton LakeBluffton - Discovery package. Freshwater lake community near Hilton Head. The new Amenity Village will be the focal point of activities. Adults-only pool with cabanas. Also, boathouse, dog park, fitness and more. Hampton Lake Community

Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club On Lake Greenwood. Also, award-winning golf - variety of homestyles. Homesites start less than $90,000. Exclusive gated. Patriot Golf Course. Lake-front yacht club is coming. See link for The Plantation, below. Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club

The Plantation Next to Grand Harbor on Lake Greenwood. Gated with Equestrian Center. Grand Harbor Golf and Yacht Club and The Plantation Community

Also see Savannah Lakes, above, under golf.

Cedar Creek Aiken - Small quaint town. University of South Carolina - Aiken Branch is here with Academy of Lifelong Learning. Newest neighborhood features 1/2 acre wooded lots backing to green space. Senior Wellness Center. Village Green. Smaller patio homes and assisted living center are planned for future. Single-family homes from $375,000. 18-hole semi-private golf course by Arthur Hills. Miles of walking trails, designated bicycle lane and more. Visitation package. Cedar Creek Community

Harbor Club Near Georgetown marina. Deep water slips, views of Winyah Bay, walking trails, natural lakes - 5 miles from Atlantic jetties. Harbor Club Community

Cravens Grant Georgetown - gated waterfront community in "Low Country" on Winyah Bay. Four rivers and Intracoastal waterway meet. Charleston-style homes with porches. Boat dock.

Cravens Grant Waterfront Community

Brigadoon Near Aiken in the heart of thoroughbred country - equestrian community - 2 polo fields Brigadoon Equestrian Community

Also see Mount Vintage Plantation under Golf category, above.

For more equestrian, please see Equestrian Retirement Communities

Hilton Head Island:

Shrimp boats near Hilton Head

Overlook at Battery Creek Beaufort - From mid $300's - Marsh views. Minutes to historic Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston. Quiet and scenic coastal area. Overlook at Battery Creek

Riverhouse Georgetown - By Litchfield - Homesites from $59,900. Gated, boat storage, docks, outdoor fire pit, pool, private boat ramp, tennis. Riverhouse Community

Myrtle Beach:

Woodland Valley 300 acres - nature preserve - walking trails, lakes, clubhouse, golf. 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach - golf course community. Gated custom homes. Homesites from the $70's. Nature trails through 100 acres of conservation area. Developers retained a large amount of the tree life providing a buffer between homes. Near Grand Strand but a less congested area. Near Grand Strand Regional Hospital and Coastal Carolina Univ. for continuing education. Woodland Valley Community

Hampton Pointe - The Villa Collection By Toll Brothers - Minutes to Hilton Head Island. Gated country club style neighborhood with golf, tennis, pool, miles of walk and bike paths, activities and more. Hampton Pointe - The Villa Collection

See our Review of Over 55 Retirement Communities at Myrtle Beach

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