07/26/2024
It’s no secret that where you live can have a big impact on how much you enjoy life. This is especially true when it comes to senior living. Some people enjoy the mountains and all the outdoor activities they offer. Others prefer living by the water for its more relaxed pace. Some enjoy the solitude of the high desert.
However, if you’re someone who wants outdoor activities, culture and easy access to the water and places to get away from it all, you might want to retire to Cupertino. To show you why, here are some reasons to move to Cupertino along with a list of fun things to do.
Why Retire to Cupertino?
- Hustle and bustle: While your working days may be behind you, Cupertino, and the whole of Silicon Valley, is an incubator for innovative technology. That means there’s a pervasive “can do” energy with optimistic people looking towards and influencing the future. It also means there’s sure to be something new and exciting going on.
- Be neighbors with the great outdoors: The weather here is usually fair and sunny, so you can enjoy Cupertino’s numerous green spaces and nearby hiking trails practically all year round. Or head off to the expansive wilderness of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Tantalizing food scene: Cupertino draws a diverse group of people from all over the world. That mix of cultures also means a diverse selection of amazing restaurants.
- Balance of suburban and urban: The population of Cupertino is just under 60,000 and has several neighborhoods with tree-lined avenues and an eclectic downtown. Plus, you’re close to the larger Bay Area cities of San Jose and San Francisco.
- Easy to navigate: There are plenty of ways to get around the Bay Area including highways and boulevards, or there are numerous bike routes and Bay Area Rapid Transit or BART.
Fun Things to Do in Cupertino
Here are some of the cultural, outdoor, dining and shopping options you’ll find in Cupertino. You can find a more complete list from the City of Cupertino here.
- Apple Park Visitor Center: Offers a place to learn, explore, shop and more about Apple.
- Blackberry Farm Golf Course: Nine-hole, par 29 course operated by the City of Cupertino.
- Cupertino Sports Center: Features a fitness center, fitness classes, badminton, basketball, pickle ball, racquetball, table tennis and tennis. Open to non-residents of Cupertino and offers daily, monthly and annual fee options.
- Deep Cliff Golf Course: 18-hole, par 60 course nestled in the foothills.
- De Anza Flea Market: First Saturday of each month with antiques, arts and crafts, used books, clothing, gifts, jewelry and more.
- Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College: Exhibitions and events reflecting a diverse local heritage.
- Flint Center for the Performing Arts at De Anza College: Music, ballet, dance, theatrical and other performances.
- Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College: Astronomy and laser show in the largest school planetarium west of the Rocky Mountains.
- McClellan Ranch Preserve: Original 1930s ranch with relocated water tower, replicated blacksmith shop and nature museum.
- Memorial Park’s Japanese Lanterns and Cherry Trees: Features two large stone lanterns (toros) and 200 cherry trees gifted by Cupertino’s sister city Toyokawa, Japan. Annual Cherry Blossom Festival held every April.
- Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve: This 2,180-acre open space preserve and adjoining 293-acre county park features picnic areas and model airplane field and over 25 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Offers a unique experience with a sampling of diverse environments, interesting cultural history and a variety of activities.
- Restaurants: Cuisines from all over the world at more than 160 restaurants.
- Shopping: Most shopping centers and stores are located along or near Stevens Creek Boulevard, Wolfe Road, De Anza Boulevard or Homestead Road.
- Stevens Creek County Park: 1,063-acre park in foothills with trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians, archery range, fishing in reservoir and picnic areas.
- Wineries: Tastings and events at wineries including Fellom Ranch Vineyards, Naumann Vineyards, Picchetti Winery, R&W Vineyards and Ridge Vineyards.
Enjoy a Lifestyle as Unique as Cupertino
As you can see, Cupertino offers a blend of culture, innovation and outdoor beauty that’s truly special. Just like the area we call home, The Forum also features an engaging lifestyle with an unique equity ownership model that helps preserve your financial investment. To learn more about our community, contact us here to schedule a personal tour.
