Explore the best San Diego 55+ communities homes for sale — curated by DreamWell Homes Realty. Below you’ll find quick community overviews, links to our deep-dive guides, and live listings so you can go from research to touring with confidence. Our focus is primarily on resident-owned, conventional-built 55+ homes; where a community features manufactured homes, we’ve clearly noted it for transparency.
- #1 Ocean Hills Country Club (Oceanside)
- #2 Oaks North (Rancho Bernardo)
- #3 Junipers (Rancho Penasquitos)
- #4 Auberge at Del Sur (San Diego)
- #5 Chapala at Oaks North
- #6 High Country Villas (Encinitas)
- #7 Seven Oaks (Rancho Bernardo)
- #8 East Ridge (Fallbrook)
- #9 Avante at Del Sur (San Diego)
- #10 Villa Trieste (Oceanside)
- #11 Pacifica (Oceanside)
- #12 Hunter Valley (Lake San Marcos)
- #13 Haddington at Cota Vera (Chula Vista)
- #14 Rancho Carlsbad (Carlsbad)
Video of Best San Diego 55+ Communities (includes gated and non-gated 55+ retirement communities)
Would you like to tour homes in San Diego 55+ communities? Call/text Jean and Ken Tritle, Realtor® | DreamWell Homes Realty at 760-798-9024 or email jeanken@dreamwellhomes.com.
Ocean Hills Country Club – Oceanside 55+ Community
Ocean Hills Country Club is a premier guard-gated, resort-style 55+ community spanning ~350 acres with extensive amenities, social clubs, and scenic neighborhoods. Detached and attached, low-maintenance homes; many models, floor plans, and price points.
Oaks North – Rancho Bernardo 55+ Community
Oaks North offers a wide range of single-story attached and detached homes, an active community center (clubs, classes, pickleball, lawn bowling), and walkable access to the beloved Bernardo Winery. Mix of neighborhoods like Chapala, Mirador, Marbella, One Oaks North, Villas, Village, and Haciendas.
- Chapala (gated detached)
- Mirador (detached)
- Marbella (detached)
- One Oaks North (attached)
- Oaks North Villas (attached)
- Oaks North Village (attached)
Junipers – Rancho Peñasquitos (New 55+ Gated Community)
Junipers by Lennar is a newly built gated 55+ community in Rancho Peñasquitos (right next to I-15) offering modern single-level and two-story homes with first-floor primary suites. The community features a private recreation center with a pool, spa, fitness room, dog park, and walking trails — conveniently located near shopping, dining, and healthcare.
Auberge at Del Sur – San Diego 55+ Community
Auberge is a newer, gated 55+ enclave within Del Sur featuring modern detached and attached homes plus a private club, fitness, pool/spa, pickleball, and access to Del Sur’s parks and trails.
Chapala at Oaks North – Gated 55+ Community in Rancho Bernardo
High Country Villas – Encinitas (Condos) 55+ Community
High Country Villas features low-maintenance attached homes in coastal-influenced Encinitas, plus golf, clubhouse, social activities, and greenbelts—great lock-and-enjoy lifestyle.
Seven Oaks – Rancho Bernardo 55+ Community
East Ridge – Fallbrook (Gated) 55+ Community
Avante at Del Sur – San Diego (Condos) 55+ Community
Avante offers elevator-served attached homes with sleek designs and low-maintenance living—steps to Del Sur shops, dining, parks, and trails. Excellent lock-and-leave option.
Villa Trieste – Oceanside (Gated) 55+ Community
Villa Trieste is a smaller gated 55+ community with attached homes (single level twin homes and condo homes), a welcoming clubhouse, pool/spa, and a convenient central-Oceanside location near shopping, dining, and MiraCosta College.
Pacifica – Oceanside 55+ Community
Pacifica (also known as Pacifica Oceanside Manor) is a well-situated 55+ community known for single-story living, community amenities, and easy access to daily conveniences.
Hunter Valley – Lake San Marcos (Detached) 55+ Community
Hunter Valley offers single-story, detached homes with access (by optional membership/fee) to the Lake San Marcos Lodge amenities—pools, pickleball/tennis, social spaces, and lakeside recreation nearby.
Haddington at Côta Vera – Chula Vista (New 55+ Community)
Rancho Carlsbad – Carlsbad (Guard-Gated, Land-Owned Manufactured) 55+ Community
Rancho Carlsbad spans 100+ acres with extensive amenities and a public 18-hole golf course nearby. Note: homes are manufactured on land-owned lots (not stick-built). If you seek only stick-built options, explore Ocean Hills Country Club, Oaks North, or Auberge.
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