"Snowbird parks" in San Diego? Not that I am aware of. There are trailer parks in Arizona and a some in Palm Springs - but again, I don't know of any in SD - although perhaps there could be some.

Friends of mine are leaving in the next day or so to spend the winter in San Diego, well really, La Jolla. They rent a condo on the coast, stay for four months.

Me, I'm heading to Ambergris Caye, Belize on Wednesday. Not coming home until April.

I've never been attracted to the desert. I like the Gulf coast of Florida. When we some day get too old to head to Belize, we'll probably relocate there.

@Nanabee Correction: Canyon Ranch is IN Tucson;Miraval is outside of Tucson.

I just turned 60. I'm staying in NYC. What's the problem with a little sleet and snow?

Oh, maybe a month or two in Oaxaca wouldn't hurt . . .

Have you considered an RV vacation? Lots of nice RV Resorts in all the US areas mentioned above. If you like all things outdoors, you should give it a try. You can even rent an RV to see if you like it.

I'll throw Punta Gorda into the mix. It's a little north of Fort Myers. Great Downtown area with Fabulous restaurants, lots of community activities, beautiful neighborhoods. Here's a link to the chamber website: http://puntagordachamber.com/

Check out the San Diego area and then Palm Springs is just a short drive away. You will have the desert and the ocean. Look at condos on VRBO

"hate FLA - way too crowded esp in the winter when all the snowbirds fly down."

this person has never been to Florida as there are mostly rural areas in the state. very ignorant comment.

N. of Ft Lauderdale is great but it all depends on what you want to do which you dont share. Scottsdale has lousy sailfish fishing. Fl has good fishing. Belize has a good retirement program and speaks English and great fishing but med care is not good. Fl has batter health care and is designed for old farts.

Best place by far in my opinion is Crestline, CA. Small town, close to Lake Arrowhead. Inexpensive, lots of trees, fun shopping, restaurants, nice hiking trails and lakes. Very dog friendly. Many things to do, mild weather - rarely snows and if it does, it's usually gone in a day.

Best place by far in my opinion is Crestline, CA. Small town, close to Lake Arrowhead. Inexpensive, lots of trees, fun shopping, restaurants, nice hiking trails and lakes. Very dog friendly. Many things to do, mild weather - rarely snows and if it does, it's usually gone in a day.

I used to think we would winter in the gulf coast of FL but we are in love with Tucson.

someone registered to top a 4 yo thread to talk about <i>Crestline</i>?

Must be a RE agent :?

Janis, I had the same thought.

TTT....so we can hear all about the love in Arizona.

Give me the humidity over dry desert air any day. The Vero Beach area is not crowed with snowbirds. We see less traffic on the coast than we ever do in the summer. Spring training in Fl is the best. Beautiful beaches, many activities and bikes trails. Sebastian Inlet is one of my fav places.

There is nowhere more beautiful than Sanibel Island in Florida. the whole island is a wild life refuge, sandy beaches all round the island, it is completely flat so my husband and I bike everywhere, we are seniors so this is a treat. everyone is friendly, lots of great shopping and restaraunts. Perfect. Weather. Highly recommend you Google Sanibel and Captiva Islands and have a look, you won't regret my it. good luck, Lyn

Welcome to Fodors. The OP was asking three years ago. (The Sanibel I. chamber must be working overtime. There have recently been 3 or 4 new members who registered to top very old threads to praise Sanibel and Captiva??? )

In southern Az, Apache Junction is where the majority of snowbirds nest during winter. Scottsdale is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Mexico - Always enjoyed my visit without every having a problem (don't take you guns to town there!) Research this site: http://www.travelandtransitions.com/...ons-in-mexico/
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"All of Mexico offers great snowbird destinations. On the western side of the country there are many popular choices, such as San Felipe, Rosarito Beach, Ensenada, La Paz and Los Cabos in Baja California. On the other side of the Sea of Cortez are places like >>>> Puerto Peñasco <<<<<< and Hermosillo , the capital of Sonora, a state that is renowned for adventure tourism."

Well, Janis, that's probably because Sanibel and Captiva ARE worth praising.

New Smyrna Beach has a small town vibe, reasonable taxes, housing, close to Orlando airport and now Daytona airport has Jet Blue, Delta and AA. I love the Cape Canaveral seashore, not bad traffic at all, great shopping and restaurants. Bert Fish hospital is now part of Florida Hospital. My Doctor is great there.