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California Active Adult Retirement Communities

California, with its diverse geography ranging from scenic coastlines to serene mountains, offers an ideal environment for active adults 55+. The state's mild climate, numerous outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scenes provide a fulfilling lifestyle for retirees seeking adventure and relaxation.

Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.

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Highland Palms

Highland Palms

Highland Palms

30777 Butia Palm Ave,
Homeland, CA 92548

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Golf Course Living

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

1837 Pacific Coast Hwy
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Located just minutes from the Hermosa Beach Pier and King Harbor in Redondo Beach, California, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach sits right in the heart of Hermosa Beach, less than a mile from the Pacific Ocean. We pride ourselves on our wide variety of ac...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Stratford at Beyer Park

Stratford at Beyer Park

Stratford at Beyer Park

3529 Forest Glenn Drive
Modesto, CA 95355

Nestled in an established North Modesto neighborhood, The Stratford at Beyer Park is elevating today’s standards for assisted living. We welcome you with the warmth and charm of a gracious home providing a superior lifestyle to seniors who v...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Atria Daly City

Atria Daly City

Atria Daly City

501 King Drive
Daly City, CA 94015

At Atria Daly City, you’ll find a serene and welcoming senior community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy a diverse social calendar with an extensive continued learning program. Surrounded by beautiful wooded walkways, Atria Daly...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Grand Lake Gardens

Grand Lake Gardens

Grand Lake Gardens

401 Santa Clara Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Rental Homes

Rock Spring

Rock Spring

Rock Spring

20594 Bear Valley Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308

With over 300 senior living communities located in 43 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces, Holiday Retirement provides seniors with independent living services like chef-prepared meals daily, transportation and housekeeping services, plenty of so...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is located in San, Jose California. Willow Glen is like a small town neighborhood, with a tree-lined main street populated by outdoor cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and bookstores. Our community includes independent ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Carlisle

The Carlisle

The Carlisle

1450 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in the heart of San Francisco on Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle is a boutique continuing-care retirement community. The Carlisle provides the amenities to make your life luxurious, unencumbered and relaxed- complete with housekeeping, fine ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Sunrise of Huntington Beach

Sunrise of Huntington Beach

Sunrise of Huntington Beach

7401 Yorktown Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. Sunrise of Huntington Beach in California stops at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable co...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard, lovely gardens and walking trails, Emeritus at Fairwood Manor is considered one of the premier assisted living and Alzheimer’s communities in the Greater Anaheim area. Our community offe...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Avenue
Novato, CA 94947

Atria Senior Living Group, the nation’s fourth largest assisted living owner-operator, provides respectful, quality care that helps more than 14,000 older people live life to the fullest. Atria communities are not nursing homes; rather, they ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Atria Del Rey

Atria Del Rey

Atria Del Rey

8825 Baseline Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Atria Del Rey is a welcoming assisted living community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring views of Mt. Baldy and Red Hill Park, Atria Del Rey offers easy access to nearby freeways, restaurants and downtown Rancho Cucamonga. ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Oakdale Heights of La Mesa

Oakdale Heights of La Mesa

Oakdale Heights of La Mesa

5740 Lake Murray Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91942

Close to San Diego in a lovely neighborhood setting, Oakdale Heights offers a serene and uniquely satisfying choice for living life to the fullest. Here, you’ll find options for both Assisted Living and Memory Care residents, with a commitme...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

This is a simple promise that the staff at Emeritus at Victorian Court — and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities — has shared since 2002, when our community first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Golden Pond - Sacramento

Golden Pond - Sacramento

Golden Pond - Sacramento

3415 Mayhew Road
Sacramento, CA 95827

Golden Pond was created to offer a very simple philosophy of service – to make life a little easier for seniors. We are known for our friendly, casual and home-like environment. Our Independent Living is often the perfect alternative for seni...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Heritage Park

Heritage Park

Heritage Park

2481 Heritage Park Lane
Sacramento, CA 95835

The Clubhouse and Fitness Center provide today’s active adults with a unique lifestyle focused on indoor and outdoor recreational and social activities. The gated, master-planned community is comprised of wide, tree-lined promenades for walking and biking. These shady sidewalks link the neighborhood villages and five one-acre, themed parks that feature gardening, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes and picnic facilities. Our Clubhouse features large outdoor and indoor swimming pools, an aerobics room, exercise center, multi-purpose rooms, a library, lounge, computer center, ballroom and a pub.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Gated Communities

Sunrise of Hemet

Sunrise of Hemet

Sunrise of Hemet

1177 South Palm Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543

Sitting on five acres of lush grass and foliage, Sunrise of Hemet in California is a unique community comprised of a Community Center and six residence cottages called Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Dogwood, Elm and Fir. Step into a Sunrise Assi...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Camino Alto Residence Club provides a special living experience for seniors in Vallejo, California. A caring staff provides a warm, homelike environment at Camino Alto Residence Club, offering a host of full-care assisted living programs, includin...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Westmont

The Westmont

The Westmont

1675 Scott Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95050

With over 300 senior living communities located in 43 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces, Holiday Retirement provides seniors with independent living services like chef-prepared meals daily, transportation and housekeeping services, plenty of so...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Cambridge Court-Fullerton

Cambridge Court-Fullerton

Cambridge Court-Fullerton

1621 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831

Welcome to Cambridge Court, take a look at how our days unfold with fun, friendship, and food, as well as meaningful and creative activities. Daily exercise classes are a great way to start the day with friends, chat over a cup of tea in the garde...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Oaks of Auburn

The Oaks of Auburn

The Oaks of Auburn

3250 Blue Oaks Drive
Auburn, CA 95602

With over 300 senior living communities located in 43 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces, Holiday Retirement provides seniors with independent living services like chef-prepared meals daily, transportation and housekeeping services, plenty of so...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Emeritus at Brea

Emeritus at Brea

Emeritus at Brea

285 West Central Avenue
Brea, CA 92821

Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard, Emeritus at Brea is considered one of the premier senior living communities in North Orange County — and the only assisted living community in Brea. Nestled in the foothills just off the...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Emeritus at Alhambra

Emeritus at Alhambra

Emeritus at Alhambra

1 East Commonwealth
Alhambra, CA 91801

This is a simple promise that the staff at Emeritus at Alhambra — and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities — has shared since our community first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understandin...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Piedmont Gardens

Piedmont Gardens

Piedmont Gardens

110 41st Street
Oakland, CA 94611

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Rental Homes

The Gardens of Tarzana

The Gardens of Tarzana

The Gardens of Tarzana

18700 Burbank Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356

The Gardens of Tarzana provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Versante

Versante

Versante

3745 Park Dr
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Versante, El Dorado Hills, is a 55+ gated community for active adults. Conveniently located close to theaters, shopping, restaurants & Hwy 50 for an easy drive to Sac. The homeowners' association covers insurance on roof, front yard maintenance, water, sewer and exterior painting. A pet friendly community with several amenitites.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

The Gables

The Gables

The Gables

201 E. Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016

The Gables provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our B...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Emeritus at Whittier

Emeritus at Whittier

Emeritus at Whittier

8101 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602

This is a simple promise that the staff at Emeritus at Whittier — and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities — has shared since Whittier first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understanding and...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Merrill Gardens at Apple Valley

Merrill Gardens at Apple Valley

Merrill Gardens at Apple Valley

11825 Apple Valley Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308

Merrill Gardens at Apple Valley is located two hours east of LA in Apple Valley, California. Our apartment-style independent living community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard wor...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.

California, with its diverse geography ranging from scenic coastlines to serene mountains, offers an ideal environment for active adults 55+. The state's mild climate, numerous outdoor activities, and vibrant cultural scenes provide a fulfilling lifestyle for retirees seeking adventure and relaxation.

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Forest Springs - Sun Communities

Forest Springs - Sun Communities

10084 Forest Springs Dr. Grass Valley CA 95949

Active 55+ Living in the Sierra Foothills of California Mountain living can be yours at Forest Springs! Nestled in the Sierra ...

 

4 homes $57,500 - $229,900

10084 Forest Springs Dr. Grass Valley, CA 95949

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Oak Creek - Sun Communities

Oak Creek - Sun Communities

46041 Road 415 Coarsegold CA 93614

Oak Creek is a 55+ community in Coarsegold, California. Nestled on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada and minutes ...

 

14 homes $120,000 - $199,000

46041 Road 415 Coarsegold, CA 93614

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Westwood Village

Westwood Village

100 S. Westwood St. Porterville CA 93257

Westwood Village is an active, 55+ manufactured housing community with a pleasing, small-town appeal. You’ll find a friendly community here ...

 

100 S. Westwood St. Porterville, CA 93257

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