Southeast Florida has been one of the nation's all-time most sought-after retirement community locations. The most popular destinations include Miami, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. Because of great year-round weather, and easy access to retirement-worthy amenities including healthcare, shopping, dining, and recreation, this trend is expected to continue well into the future.
Here are some of the most popular 55+ communities in this part of Florida:
Valencia Del Mar – Boynton Beach
Valencia Del Mar elevates the renowned Valencia 55+ living experience in Boynton Beach, Florida. This luxurious new community offers innovative floorplans, cutting-edge features, and enhanced lifestyle options.
At its center is an 8-acre recreational site featuring a grand social hall, luxury restaurant with indoor and patio seating, stylish sports lounge, and world-class spa with steam rooms, saunas, and private treatment suites. Every aspect is designed for the discerning active adult.
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Valencia Parc at Riverland – Port St. Lucie
Valencia Parc at Riverland is one of the newest 55+ communities on Florida's East Coast. Located in Port St. Lucie, Valencia Parc at Riverland brings together GL Homes' famous 55+ resort-style living within the amazing 4,000-acre master-planned community of Riverland to create a Florida lifestyle that's second to none! In this new community, you'll find a million ways to have fun with everything connected through miles of eco-friendly greenways without ever having to get in your car. Walk or ride your golf cart to all the amenities right within your own neighborhood and to nearby shops and restaurants or enjoy a car ride to spend the perfect day at the beach.
Catalina Palms at Sundance – Port St. Lucie
Catalina Palms at Sundance is Akel Homes’ newest 55+ active adult community in Port St. Lucie, FL, located within the thoughtfully planned 2,500-acre Sundance master-planned community. Designed exclusively for active adults, Catalina Palms offers a vibrant lifestyle experience centered around connection, wellness, and resort-style living.
At the heart of the community is Club Catalina, Port St. Lucie’s largest private community clubhouse, spanning an impressive 56,000 square feet. This resort-style amenity campus features expansive pools with luxurious cabanas, a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a world-class fitness center with cutting-edge equipment, dedicated pickleball and tennis courts, social lounges, art studios, card rooms, a test kitchen, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces designed for social, recreational, and creative pursuits.
Catalina Palms offers a diverse collection of beautifully designed lifestyle villas and single-story homes ranging from approximately 1,400 to 3,400 square feet under air, with pricing anticipated from the low $300s.
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake:
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is a 55+ community offering resort-style amenities, including Club Cresswind with pools, fitness facilities, arts studios, and sports courts. Located between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, residents enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, and West Palm Beach attractions. Kolter Homes offers 12 floorplans designed for active adults.