Best Places to Live at Any Age

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

The West’s Most Affordable Towns Have More Than Cheap Housing and Good Jobs—They’re Awesome Places to Live

From a California surf town to suburban Washington, we found 19 spots we’d be happy to call home. (Note that this article was written in 2017–values and populations have inevitably changed since then.)

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Travel

5 Best Communities in the West

We searched the West for towns, cities, and neighborhoods that are easy to love. All our winners boast a strong sense of community—the gift of making you feel like you belong

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Facial Sanctuary Camelback Resort and Spa

Hotels

6 Dos and Don’ts You Should Always Follow at the Spa

Find your inner zen, not a faux pas.

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Lifestyle

Holiday Travel Can Stress out Your Skin. Here’s How to Keep It Glowing and Healthy.

An ethetician and educator from milk + honey shares her expert tips.

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Insider Guides

You Don’t Want to Miss a Fun-Filled Trip to This Town North of San Diego

It’s a perfect destination for the whole family.

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Food & Drink

These Recipes Feature the Best of Winter Produce

Make the most of staying in and staying warm with these dishes.

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Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

Travel

24 Best Places to Live and Work

Looking for the perfect place to launch a career? Start a family? Just relax? We’ve found the ideal city, town, or neighborhood for you

January 3, 2014

Woman standing with longboard on the beach in one of the best places to live in the West

Outdoor Adventure

Best Places to Live for Any Lifestyle

Whether you’re looking for a place to start a new business, an artist searching for a community that inspires, or an avid hiker on the market for the perfect basecamp, you’ll find your match in one of these Western towns.

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Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

Travel

20 Ultimate Fantasy Towns

Tired of the daily grind? Find a slower-paced, stress-free life in these dream towns

January 12, 2012

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

Outdoor Adventure

9 Fittest Towns of the West

It’s easy to be fit out West, with big mountains, bike-friendly towns, and beaches that practically beg for a volleyball net

February 8, 2012

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Travel

20 Most Innovative Cities of the West

From space tourism to green living, here’s why to live in these cities now

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Best Places to Live at Any Age

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

The Latest From Sunset

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

Whether you are looking to start your career, put down roots, or relax, we have the a spot for you. Find your best place to live at any age

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