With a fabulous location in San Diego, California, Seven Oaks offers beautiful grounds, along with an exciting line-up of indoor and outdoor amenities. This well-established, 1,700-home community features both single-family and attached homes, making it an ideal retreat for active adults aged 55 or better.

When you think of retirement living, you might think of days spent playing golf or relaxing poolside. But there are a variety of other options out there to satisfy even the quirkiest of interests. We've compiled a few of our favorite unconventional retirement lifestyles.

Edgewater is a recently completed Del Webb community in the northwest suburbs of Chicago that welcomes active adults aged 55 and older. Find out if this community is right for you.

All that extra time in retirement means you might finally have time to tackle your reading list. From classic literature to memoirs to self-help books, we've compiled fifteen books that Baby Boomers will especially enjoy.

Sandpiper Golf & Country Club may be the ideal destination for active adults interested in a well-established community in Central Florida. Set in Lakeland, It features resort-style amenities, including recreation centers and an 18-hole golf course.

Baton Rouge is the state capital of Louisiana as well as its second-largest city, next to New Orleans. The city's lower cost of living and warm Southern climate make it a great destination for active adult retirees.

Windsor Gardens, the only active adult community in Denver, puts residents within easy reach of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. This well-established community offers resort-style amenities and affordable home prices.

In no particular order, 55places.com has compiled a list of the top 10 active adult community builders. These builders stand out because they create a fulfilling experience and homes for retirees to enjoy. No cutting corners on amenities or home designs.

From low-maintenance homes to an inviting community clubhouse to lovely grounds, Lenox Place has much to offer active adult homebuyers. Set in Gallatin, the community is also just 30 minutes from all of Nashville's urban attractions. Find out if this community is right for you.

Physical activity doesn't have to take a backseat as you get older. Challenge yourself by running a marathon. Now that Baby Boomers are reaching their retirement age they can enjoy some of the freedom that it comes with. After a lifetime of hard work, retirement is when your time becomes almost entirely your own. Some see retirement as a...