Pacific

From east coast to west and from the Canadian border in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the South there are hundreds of locations for retirees in the United States. Here we offer a glimpse into a small sample of some of the most popular and also some well-kept secrets.

San Luis, CA
A quiet, little college town offering all the necessary amenities found in a big city, San Luis boasts year-round activities from music and theatre to outdoor recreation.
www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/briefhistory.asp
www.slocounty.ca.gov/site4.aspx

Chico, CA
More sunshine and another area with beautiful landscapes, Chico is a great place to consider for retirement.
www.chico.ca.us

Palm Springs, CA
Just a couple of hours east of Los Angeles is this community considered to be one of California's most popular retirement locations.
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
www.palm-springs.org

Medford, OR
If you want a relaxed place to be, with the option to keep yourself busy Medford offers a clean place to be with an excellent quality of life. All the convenience of the big city without the hustle and bustle to go along with it.
www.ci.medford.or.us
www.visitmedford.org

Eugene, OR
Boasting a mild climate, Eugene is a small college town with excellent transportation, community services and cultural events.
www.el.com/To/Eugene
www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt

Portland, OR
A mild climate which rarely serves up any very hot or very cold days and a beautiful mountain range nearby are only a couple of reasons to consider this beautiful city.
www.pova.com
www.portlandonline.com

Olympia, WA
Just about an hour southwest of Seattle, Olympia offers a mild climate but with it lots of rain! Housing is affordable and the city offers good health care, recreational and community services.
www.ci.olympia.wa.us

Bellingham, WA
Situated just south of the Canadian border is Bellingham. With a mild climate but rainy winters, it's not ideal for everyone. However, if you like the idea of an excellent quality of living in attractive neighbourhoods it's definitely worth considering.
www.cob.org/index.htm