As they always say, retirement is the best time to enjoy life. That can be true as you may have no other responsibilities to think of except for yourself. Your children are already grown up and now that you are retired from work, you can really be free as a bird.

To enjoy your retirement to the fullest, choosing to retire in a city where the ambiance is like that of a huge resort must be the best choice. Various cities may have their own distinct attractions that draw retirees to live there. But the listed cities below are far beyond compare for some reasons. One characteristic of these cities that must astound you is their sunny atmosphere. There is no dull and limiting winter time. You can always be on the adventure as long as you want. You really have to consider the following cities when choosing the city where to retire:

Fort Lauderdale

This city in the southern part of Florida must be on every retiree’s list. Aside from the famous Florida sunshine, this city boasts of beautiful beaches, arts, and cultural events. Fort Lauderdale can be one of the few cities in the US where you can ride gondolas and enjoy walking through the landscaped beachfront promenade. When in this city, there is no limit when it comes to your shopping and dining options, whether you are in the old historic part of the city or on the modern side of town.

Phoenix

This capital city of Arizona is known for its year-round sun and desert hot climate. It is known for golf courses designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, vibrant night clubs and high-end resorts. Phoenix is one of the country’s top tourist destinations. It has many museums and venues of performing arts, and global cuisine that includes Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Italian, French, Chinese, Thai, Persian, and many more.

Austin

If you want to go country, Austin can be one of the places that you should consider. Those who are fascinated with cowboys, horses, and wide pasture lands, can reside in Austin and these places are just a stone throw away. In the city itself, eclectic music that centered on the country, blues and rock are still the fad. Its parks and lakes are the favorite of visitors and locals for biking, walking, swimming, and boarding. With its warm climate, you can do every adventure that you can ever think of.

San Diego

Southern California is a popular vacation destination. The city of San Diego is located here on the Pacific coast. With its parks, beaches, and tropical climate, San Diego should be one of the best places to enjoy your retirement. It has several art galleries, museums, art studios, and gardens. Indeed, there are so many things to do in this city that going home may be the last thing on your mind.

West Palm Beach

With only a little more than 100,000 population distributed in a 150 sq. km., you can definitely breathe some fresh air in this southern Florida city. The downtown part of town is lined up with shops, restaurants, clubs, and bars which makes bar-hopping an enjoyable thing to do. The beaches in this city are simply irresistible. Having a golden tan is not impossible after a few visits to the beach.

Los Angeles

The whole area of Southern California is a truly amazing place to retire and that includes Los Angeles. Although it is already famous on its own, it is even made more famous as the location of the world’s biggest motion picture industry, Hollywood. Who not like to retire in this city and have the chance of rubbing elbows with celebrities? But other than that, the landscape, temperature, shopping, and dining options are enough reasons to choose it as your next home.

Dallas

This city in Texas is a modern metropolis that prides itself as the largest inland metropolis in the US without a navigable link to the sea. It is the commercial and cultural center of the region. Many museums and art venues line up the city streets. There are many libraries and public parks, too. The cuisine is primarily Mexican. You will surely enjoy staying in this city for its summer-like weather all-year-round.

When choosing a place to retire or where to have a long vacation during your retirement, it is important to do your research well. Once you moved and realized your decision is wrong, it may be very hard to transfer again. But with the mentioned cities above, you will surely have a great time in a great city.