Active adults flock to California for retirement for its ideal climate, scenic landscape, and variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. 55places.com determined the most popular 55+ communities in The Golden State for 2017.

Encore at Eastmark is a beautiful 55+ community within the master-planned development of Eastmark in Mesa, Arizona. Residents enjoy a myriad of amenities in this age-restricted community including modern home designs, superb recreational facilities, and an exciting social scene.

Remington Pointe North Andare is one of the newest 55+ communities coming to Illinois this year. This charming active adult community will provide retirees with a close-knit setting as well as low-maintenance homes within a prime location in Lake County, which is just northwest of Chicago.

Equity LifeStyle Properties provides retirees with affordable homes within distinct resort-style communities that attract the 55+ crowd. There are more than 200 manufactured communities located throughout some of the most desirable retirement locations in the U.S..

Although some Americans struggle with determining when to retire, other retirees from around the world are leaving the workforce at different ages. Read on below to find out some of the retirement ages from around the world.

With hundreds of active adult communities across the country, it may be difficult to keep up with all of the updates taking place. That's why we've rounded up 55+ community news happening this month to keep you informed on the latest updates.

Trilogy Lake Norman in Charlotte, NC will celebrate the grand opening of its resort club with an event on September 23 and 24. Guests will be able to tour the new facility, Twin Mills Club. If you miss this event, additional tour days are set for October 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 14.

Just two hours outside of New York City, Carmel, NY is a bustling retirement destination for active adults. The town boasts a quiet, country environment with reasonably priced homes and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Blakeley is CalAtlantic Homes’ newest 55+ community coming to Cary, North Carolina. The builder is hosting a kick-off event at Blakeley on Saturday, September 23rd from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event, which is called the Muddy Boot Kick-Off Event, will allow visitors to tour homes under construction and receive floor plans as well as introductory VIP pricing, which will be the lowest pricing available.

Agave at La Floresta is a new condo building coming to the 55+ gated community of Buena Vida at La Floresta. The New Home Company began construction on this new section in 2017 and plans to build 80 condo units upon completion. Check out 55places.com to learn more about this development.