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California Master-Planned Communities

Master-planned communities in California offer an exciting mix of lifestyle options designed to appeal to residents of all ages. Whether you’re a young professional looking for a secure family-friendly neighborhood or a retiree seeking a quiet, low-maintenance 55+ home with like-minded neighbors, California master-planned communities have it all. These communities are thoughtfully designed to suit every stage of life, from bustling all-ages developments with parks, schools, and recreation centers to tranquil havens with golf courses and wellness-focused amenities for active adults. With options tailored to diverse needs, there’s truly something for everyone in California’s master-planned communities.

Popular areas in Southern California and further north in the Bay Area are hotspots for these communities, offering easy access to coastal beaches, mountain views, and urban amenities. Residents can enjoy perks like resort-style pools, fitness centers, walking trails, and beautifully landscaped parks. Social opportunities abound, with community events, interest-based clubs, and lively gathering spaces designed to bring neighbors together. When it comes to California real estate in master-planned communities, the options are equally diverse, ranging from modern townhomes and single-family homes to luxury estates and custom-built properties. With a focus on both lifestyle and comfort, California’s master-planned communities offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.


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Trilogy® San Juan Oaks

Hollister, California Master-Planned Community
Hollister, California
Trilogy® San Juan Oaks is a 55-plus golf community nestled in the Northern California foothills between charming Hollister and historic San Juan Bautista. The the active adult community offers a country club lifestyle and easy access to many of California’s top cities and attractions. Amenities include the recently remodeled 18-hole championship golf course designed by Fred Couples, three distinctive restaurants with full bars, a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking/biking trails, and dog park. Home designs from Shea’s popular Freedom Collection offer up to 10 floorplans designed for those 55 and over ranging from 1,507 to 2,906 square feet.

Pricing: Priced from the high $600,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Villa Portofino

Palm Desert, California Master-Planned Community
Palm Desert, California
Villa Portofino is a gated 55+ community in Palm Desert, California, offering new and resale homes in a maintenance-friendly setting. Residents enjoy a 30,000-square-foot club, onsite dining, fitness, swimming, a spa, private movie theater, games, activities, and mountain views near shopping, golf, healthcare, and entertainment.

Pricing: From the low $300,000s to mid $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Watercolors

La Quinta, California Master-Planned Community
La Quinta, California
Watercolors is a gated 55+ community in La Quinta, California, offering 149 single-level homes through an income-qualified homeownership program. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and spa, walking paths, and a convenient location near shopping, dining, golf, healthcare, and Coachella Valley attractions.

Pricing: From the mid $300,000s to mid $400,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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