This California Town Is The Best Place To Retire On The West Coast

By Rebekah Gonzalez

March 10, 2022

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We're all looking forward to retirement and if planned properly, the "golden years" could be some of the best years of one's life. For many, the West Coast is the ideal place to retire. That's why Stacker compiled a list of the best 50 places to retire on the West Coast.

"For those who can afford it, California boasts high life expectancy, a wide array of sights and attractions, coastal living, and year-round access to the outdoors," writes Stacker.

So which California city is the best for retirement? According to Stacker, it's Indian Wells! Here's what the website had to say about the area:

"When there’s an affordable oasis in the desert, why choose to retire anywhere else? Indian Wells offers a wide array of activities from golf and walking trails to a farmers market and nearby mineral-water spas. It also maintains much of its original desert beauty, with the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains overlooking the city."

Here are the other California cities and towns featured on the list's top 20:

  • No. 2 - Laguna Woods
  • No. 3 - Del Monte Forest
  • No. 4 - Belvedere
  • No. 5 - Del Mar
  • No. 6 - Seal Beach
  • No. 7 - Larkspur
  • No. 8 - Beverly Hills
  • No. 9 - Newport Beach
  • No. 10 - Tiburon
  • No. 11 - Manhattan Beach
  • No. 12 - Pacific Grove
  • No. 13 - Camino
  • No. 14 - Corte Madera
  • No. 15 - Rancho Mirage
  • No. 17 - Pismo Beach
  • No. 20 - Westlake Village

To see Stacker's full list, click here.

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