The Club

The Club is an intimate, private 55+ gated community of 259 single-family homes tucked into Menifee, California, just west of Interstate 215 off Barnett Road and Rouse Road near the heart of Sun City. Developed by Lennar between 1994 and 2000, the community has grown into a mature, tree-lined neighborhood with a tight-knit, small-town feel — residents often describe it as a place where neighbors quickly become lifelong friends. Homes are all single-story single-family residences, most with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Floor plans run up to roughly 1,776 square feet and were designed for active adult living, with open layouts, spacious primary suites, and generous natural light. Because the community is fully built out, inventory is resale-only, and homes tend to move quickly when priced well. The centerpiece of daily life is the well-appointed clubhouse, which houses an exercise/fitness room, arts and crafts studio, library, billiards room, and a ballroom with a stage used for parties, dances, live music, and movie nights. Outside the clubhouse, residents enjoy a heated outdoor pool and patio, tennis courts, basketball court, shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits, plus lush park-like common grounds and walking paths. A full-time activities director programs a steady calendar of social events, interest groups, and classes, and HOA activities and social committees plan community-wide events year-round. Hobbies and groups include arts and crafts, billiards, horseshoes, shuffleboard, swimming, tennis, basketball, and resident-organized movie and music nights. The lifestyle here leans toward low-maintenance and lock-and-leave — the HOA handles common grounds and lawn/grounds maintenance, and the gated entry adds a layer of security for residents who travel. Monthly HOA dues remain modest at $155–$165, which is a major draw compared to larger Inland Empire active adult communities. Location is another strength. The Club sits minutes from Target, Kohl's, Lowe's, and a range of everyday shopping, with restaurants like Texas Roadhouse, BJ's, Red Robin, and Coco's close by. Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir and Lake Elsinore are both a short drive for boating, fishing, and mountain views. With quick I-215 access, residents can reach Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Gorgonio Mountains, Joshua Tree National Park, and Temecula wine country within one to two hours. For buyers who want an established, affordable, amenity-rich 55+ community without the scale of a mega master plan, The Club offers a rare combination of intimacy, convenience, and resort-style amenities.