Del E. Webb chose the Menifee Valley in which to build the retirement area known as Sun City for its unique air currents and the excellent air quality. The area is centered between Los Angeles to the North, San Diego to the South and Palm Springs to the East. Sun City was established in the 1960's and was originally for Seniors only, but family areas have built up around the original "core area".

Residents in the core area must conform to minimum age restrictions and are members of the Sun City Civic Association. The core area offers many amenities and comforts. Very important in the community are the recreational facilities. The Association features two swimming pools, indoor shuffle board courts, lawn bowling, horseshoes, ceramics, woodworking, art and concerts to name just a few. The Association also owns an RV storage park and has more than 130 clubs from which to choose. In the core area, but not part of the Association, are two 18 hole golf courses.

The area also features more than 20 churches. The community offers services such as Meals on Wheels, Sun City Concern, Inc.(a routine and emergency information service) and Hospice. The core area is built around a shopping center that includes grocery stores, drug stores, banks, travel agents, lawyers, restaurants and many other shops to meet the residents' everyday needs.
The nearly new, full service, 114 bed, acute-care Menifee Valley Medical Center is one of the many health care facilities offered in the valley. People who make Sun City their home come from all over the world and with them bring vast knowledge and experience. Home prices in the core area of Sun City start at under $125,000.

The family areas surrounding the core area feature many recreational opportunities. The planned community known as Menifee has a 18-hole golf course, a lake with a jogging path all around, swimming pools and a country club. The children attend school in one of the finest school districts in California. Most of the homes in this area have been built since 1989.

A new satellite campus of Mt. San Jacinto college has recently been added. Home prices start from the mid $200,000's. The Sun City area also features bare land from small to very large acreage parcels. In addition, ranches from small "mini" ranches to full working horse ranches are available. The Sun City/Menifee area features something for everyone.