Florida Retirement Communities Near the Beach
Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the country for retirement living. Warm weather, an affordable cost of living, and never being too far from the beach make for an unbeatable combination for anyone looking to retire to a comfortable place.
It’s no wonder there are so many great retirement communities in the Sunshine State! It’s also no surprise so many of the best ones are located close to a beach. Here’s a list of some of the best retirement communities in Florida near the beach.
Azalea Trace – Pensacola
Located in the heart of the Gulf Coast in the Florida panhandle city of Pensacola, Azalea Trace offers expansive and elegant retirement living. In addition to all the standard amenities you would expect from a world-class retirement community, Azalea Trace is just a stone’s throw from both Escambia Bay and Pensacola Bay, not to mention a short drive from the truly spectacular Pensacola Beach. As if that wasn’t enough, you’re also less than an hour from Mobile, Alabama and all that Gulf Coast city offers as well.
You’ll never run out of things to do while living at Azalea Trace. Great amenities on 120 acres sees to that. Did you know the professional chefs working at this retirement community have won the “Best Crabcake of Pensacola” award not once but twice? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg – if you’re looking for an even more enriching experience, the nearby University of West Florida offers lifetime learning programs that are fun and fascinating in equal measure.
Indian River Estates – Vero Beach
A little over an hour north of West Palm Beach, Vero Beach offers the best in Atlantic coast living. The Indian River Lagoon, which sits between Vero Beach and the barrier islands, is a gorgeous place to enjoy maritime activities in peace and safety. Plus, Vero Beach itself offers fantastic attractions like South Beach Park with its immaculate, wide sands; a nearby wildlife refuge with its own population of brown pelicans; and a botanical garden that boasts a picturesque network of streams filled with water lilies and breathtaking tropical plants.
And it’s easy to get to any of these attractions, considering how this beautiful Florida senior community is located just 10 miles from the beach and minutes from the best hotspots the city has to offer. It’s ideal for older adults with active lifestyles who want to enjoy the great outdoors, especially since its 100-acre gated campus offers a variety of outdoor recreational areas and gardens to delight and charm. It’s a postcard-perfect retirement community to be sure.
Edgewater at Boca Pointe – Boca Raton
Southern Florida is a destination for people of all ages and interests. Between the beaches, museums, parks, and other culinary flair, Boca Raton in particular is a place that you’ll visit once and immediately want to call home. Edgewater at Boca Pointe illustrates this perfectly, as it’s located centrally, allowing residents to indulge in local shopping, events, and hobbies year-round. Unsure of what to do first? Take a trip to the Boca Raton Museum of Art to enjoy watercolors, photographs, or drawings from the 20th and 21st century, or visit Spanish River Park to enjoy a nice walk or picturesque picnic. There also Mizner Park with its upscale shopping and amphitheater for outdoor concerts. Plus, Boca Raton’s Atlantic beaches are legendary for their pristine sands and how well-protected they are.
Meanwhile, you might like Edgewater at Boca Pointe so much you find most of the time you don’t even need to get to the beach. This 30-acre campus features multiple sparkling lakes and soaring palm trees, making it a relaxing place to enjoy the quiet life. And if you’re looking for something more exciting, many of Boca Raton’s best and most desirable shopping areas, golf courses, and country clubs are incredibly close, offering you even more options.
St. Andrews Estates – Boca Raton
A city on this list so nice that it appears twice, Boca Raton is the place that older adults just can’t get enough of! Like Edgewater, St. Andrews Estates is likewise located so close to Boca’s canals that you can practically hear the rushing waters from your bedroom window. Everything that makes Edgewater at Boca Pointe such an amazing place to live is true for St. Andrews Estates as well, and it’s no surprise considering how popular Boca is with those looking for a wonderful place to retire.
St. Andrews Estates is often referred to as an oasis in the middle of Boca Raton, as it’s situated right in the heart of the city – but you’d never know it, thanks to the resort-like atmosphere it provides to its residents. It’s hard to get this peaceful a location this close to the bustle, including directly across the street from one of the top mall experiences in the city. All this, plus you’re just six miles from Boca’s Atlantic beaches. If you want to be in the center of it all but not sacrifice peace and privacy, this retirement community fits the bill like none other.
The Secret Ingredient: Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Whether you’re looking for Gulf Coast glitz or Atlantic beach beauty, there’s one thing these four Florida retirement communities have in common: they’re all part of the Acts network of retirement communities. That means they all benefit from the same great system of operations, ensuring caring, considerate staff provide exceptional amenities and support in the spirit of loving-kindness.
With all these great retirement communities in the same network, you’ve got even more opportunities to enjoy your retirement life to the fullest because of one incredible reason: as a resident, you’ve got access to every single campus in the Acts network.
What does this mean? When every Acts retirement community campus is open to you for a visit or even overnight stays, your options for beach living are immense. Full access to all the amenities at every location means you’ll always be able to get the best out of living in a Florida beach retirement community, all without having to worry about paying for access to those individual communities. No matter where you go on your Atlantic or Gulf Coast adventures, there’s a home base waiting for you to provide you with everything you need to get the most out of your retirement!
