Gaby Chico is a college party town...lots of youngsters there...you might want to look a little farther north..maybe up toward the foothills like Colfax, Grass Valley, Placerville or Lake Tahoe area....a gal told me once that Tahoe was poverty with a great view *L* Reno or the Carson City area are nice too..Just a lot busier area. I have been in Redding at 3 am and it was 115* so it is really hot there. Over towards the coast is a good area too. Eureka might be a good choice. Good luck on your retirement. crafty_linda_b