11 Best Places to Retire For People Who Hate Cold Winters!

8) San Luis Obispo, California

Located on the west coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo has been called one of the happiest cities in the world. The average temperature in January ranges from 43.6 degrees to 61.1. Winters are mild, and summers are warm and sunny, sometimes with morning fog. The town was the first place to ban smoking in businesses and has also banned the construction of drive-throughs. There are community bike rides, a weekly farmers’ market, and regular cultural events. Beaches are only a few miles away and several state parks are a short drive away. Residents enjoy fishing, whale watching, mountain biking, surfing, and golfing. San Luis Obispo is also home to California Polytechnic State University. Residents can sign up for classes at Cal Poly without being a student.