[foooorsyth]

You don’t have to retire there, but it turns out that the Bay Area has one of the most pleasant climates in the entire world for humans and it is coupled with some of the most stunningly beautiful and varied terrain in the world.

It’s hard to leave and call anything else retirement if you’re just considering climate, weather, and nature. My family did end up leaving the area but it was hard. I am still working. Wouldn’t surprise me if I return some day.

[jokethrowaway]

It's not easy but you can find similar (even arguably better) climate in Europe (Cyprus, Canary Islands, Malta) at a much cheaper COL, with lower crime rate, healthier food - and even less taxes with the right choices.

South East Asia and South America have opportunities too albeit .

I think the weather in SF is decent but not great (way too cold) - but it's all the other cons (homeless, taxes, drugs) that makes me run away from SF.

[hparadiz]

Entire central coast plus LA offers much of the same.

[foooorsyth]

Doesn’t really solve the cost of living problem being in coastal CA :)

[hot_gril]

It's still less of an issue than Bay Area, and the other parts are more fun.

[y-curious]

Where did you move to, if you don't mind my asking? It's hard to leave here for sure :'(

[foooorsyth]

The Carolinas, near the Blue Ridge Mountains where it is also pretty. Not quite the Sierras but it’ll do

[ldayley]

As somebody who would prefer to return to California—- The Blue Ridge line between Roanoke, VA and Greenville, SC is probably where I’ll end up myself. But sadly the mountains are not nearly the same, I’ll miss that elevation.