Since I’ve experienced most of these phases of life in San Diego first-hand, I really hope I’m contributing some valuable information.
BG, I have to agree, that we are not enamoured with what San Diego has become either–but that’s progress–I guess, and, for us, the good still outweighs the other.
We’ve seriously looked at living many other places as well, but we can’t find anything we like any better overall, and most of the family are in the city, if not the state.
I completely empathize with your thinking, and, from what from you’ve shared, agree your plan will probably be the most fulfilling way for you to live in your retirement years.