# Retirement Communities \| 55\+ Communities \| 55places

> Find your perfect 55\+ or active adult community\. Discover matching locations, communities, homes\. Read reviews, see photos, floorplans \& more

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- [Rentals](https://www.55places.com/rentals)

## Posts
- [Stay and Play Vacations: Experience 55\+ Living Before You Buy](https://www.55places.com/blog/theactive-adult-guide-to-stay-and-play-vacations): A stay and play vacation in a 55\+ community is a short\-term, immersive visit designed to give potential homebuyers a firsthand experience of the community’s lifestyle before making a purchase decision\. We've gathered several communities across 12 states that offer such experiences\. Take a look\!
- [55\+ Communities Near the Beach in the San Francisco Bay Area](https://www.55places.com/blog/55-communities-on-the-beach-in-the-bay-area): The San Francisco Bay Area offers countless ways to experience that lifestyle\. From Marin County down through the Peninsula and toward Monterey Bay, the region blends waterfront parks with scenic shorelines\. The best part: Several 55\+ communities place you right in the middle of it all\.
- [Charlotte vs\. Raleigh: Where Should You Retire?](https://www.55places.com/blog/charlotte-vs-raleigh-where-should-you-retire): If you're narrowing down your ideal retirement destination in North Carolina, the choice often comes down to two standout cities: Charlotte vs\. Raleigh\. Both offer strong economies, mild climates, and plenty of amenities, but they deliver different retirement experiences\.
- [Gossip vs\. Reality: 10 Rumors About The Villages \(That Aren’t True\)](https://www.55places.com/blog/10-major-myths-rumors-about-the-villages): We've gathered up some of the most often\-told stories about The Villages to learn whether they're rooted in fact or fiction, so you can get a realistic view of this Central Florida 55\+ community and determine whether it's the right place for you\.
- [Experience the Great Outdoors: Discover Nature\-Friendly Active Adult Communities](https://www.55places.com/blog/6-nature-friendly-communities-that-embrace-wildlife): Whether you’re just starting your search or halfway down the trail to finding a home, this guide should provide options for compatible communities and a better understanding of what makes a community nature\-friendly\.

## Communities
- [Sylvan Woods Howell](https://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/sylvan-woods-howell)
- [Perry's Lake](https://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/perrys-lake)
- [Whiting Station](https://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/whiting-station)
- [Crestwood Village 2](https://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/crestwood-village-2)
- [The Villages NJ](https://www.55places.com/new-jersey/communities/the-villages-nj)

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## Categories
- [Where To Retire](https://www.55places.com/blog/where-to-retire)
- [55\+ Lifestyle](https://www.55places.com/blog/55-lifestyle)
- [55\+ Amenities, Features \& HOAs](https://www.55places.com/blog/55-products-home-amenities-community-features-hoas)
- [55 Retirement In Central Florida Area](https://www.55places.com/blog/where-to-retire/55-retirement-in-central-florida-area)
- [55\+ Buying, Selling \& Moving](https://www.55places.com/blog/55-buying-selling-moving)

## Destination
- [North Carolina](https://www.55places.com/north-carolina)
- [Matthews](https://www.55places.com/north-carolina/city/matthews)
- [Houston](https://www.55places.com/texas/city/houston)
- [Doral](https://www.55places.com/florida/city/doral)
- [Florida](https://www.55places.com/florida)

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