Coastal Retirement Towns
North Carolina Retirement Cities and Towns
ATLANTIC BEACH, NORTH CAROLINAAtlantic Beach, North Carolina, is the oldest of five beach resort communities located along the 30-mile stretch of Bogue Banks, a barrier island between Bogue Sound and the Atlantic...
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BALD HEAD ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINACars are prohibited on Bald Head Island, so residents and visitors use golf carts, bikes or their own two feet to go to dinner, the beach and retail stores or to visit "Old Baldy," the island's...
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EMERALD ISLE, NORTH CAROLINALocated on the western half of the Bogue Banks of the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle was purchased in 1951 by seven local developers who wanted to build a family-oriented resort community...
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ALL NORTH CAROLINA CITIES & TOWNS
The south in general and more specifically North Carolina is a first rate retirement destination for many. Compared to the northern latitudes retirees find NC's milder winters, recreation & activities very attractive.
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South Carolina Retirement Cities and Towns
DANIEL ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINADaniel Island features several spacious parks with playgrounds and open grassy spaces and is home to a golf course designed by Tom Fazio that is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the...
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HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINAHilton Head Island, located near the border of South Carolina and Georgia, is home to more than 34,000 full-time residents, and another 2.5 million people visit the island each year. At last count, Hilton Head had more...
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SEABROOK ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINAToday, Seabrook Island is known for its beautiful beaches, tidal marshes, creeks and wooded trails and for its efforts to make sure these natural resources are maintained for generations to come. Seabrook is...
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ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES & TOWNSThe south in general and specifically the Palmetto state is a first choice for many people for their retirement. The milder winters, lower cost of living, recreational activities coupled with southern charm and history are quite a draw.
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Georgia Retirement Cities and Towns
JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIAUnlike many island communities, where condos and homes are packed as tightly as possible, Jekyll Island has retained its natural beauty. By law, only 35 percent of the island can be developed, leaving...
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SAVANNAH, GEORGIAGeorgia's first city, Savannah was established in 1733, west of where the river of the same name meets the Atlantic Ocean, by Gen. James Oglethorpe. The colony of Georgia, the last of the original 13...
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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIASteeped in history, St. Simons Island is the second largest island on the Georgia coast. Crossing over the Marshes of Glynn, made famous by Georgia poet Sidney Lanier, you'll feel as though you are driving...
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ALL GEORGIA CITIES & TOWNSThe south in general and specifically Georgia tops many people's list of places to retire. The mild winters, the peach state's history, recreational activities coupled with beautiful tropical surroundings are attractive to retirees.
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Florida Retirement Cities and Towns
COCOA BEACH, FLORIDASituated in the middle of Florida's Atlantic coast, Cocoa Beach caters to the young and the young at heart. It's all there: sun-drenched beaches, the historic pier, championship golf courses, fine dining...
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DESTIN, FLORIDAThe city of Destin is situated on a peninsula that separates the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay. Originally an island, it slowly but surely became part of the mainland through the handiwork of hurricanes and...
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PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDAPensacola Beach is located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island that is part of The Gulf Islands National Seashore and offers 52 miles of unsullied, undeveloped white sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The beach...
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ALL FLORIDA CITIES & TOWNSThe south in general and specifically Florida is right at the top of many people's list of retirement destinations. The mild winters, recreational activities coupled with beautiful tropical surroundings are attractive motivators.
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