The California Coastal Commission will vote on new rules that would change how short-term rentals (STRs) can operate in Encinitas, including permit caps, location limits, and stricter enforcement — raising concerns about increased government intrusion into private homes and threatening basic property rights.

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This could be your last chance to speak out before decisions are finalized.


We’re calling on all hosts, cohosts, and short-term rental supporters to email California Coastal Commissioners and to attend the Coastal Commission Meeting:

What: Encinitas Short-Term Rental Coastal Commission Meeting

When: February 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM PST, Item # Th16d

Where: Oceano Hotel & Spa 280, Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

We encourage to speak virtually at the meeting, please complete this form before 5 PM on 02/04/26 if you are willing to do so. We are Item # Th16d.

ISSUES WITH THE ORDINANCE

1. The City of Encinitas and this proposed ordinance are not transparent about code enforcement on-site inspections for STR permitting. This includes the use of residential building records and site plans to measure bedrooms and closets, which they use to reduce permitted bedroom counts, or effectively shut down entire homes during the permitting process.
2. Because no minimum stay is specified, the City could later impose a 7-night (or longer) minimum stay without returning to the Coastal Commission for approval. This creates a regulatory loophole that allows major operational changes without Coastal Commission oversight. The city had already agreed to a 3-night minimum during the final council meeting.
3. The City is imposing a 200-foot radius between rentals, which impacts any new properties seeking a permit.
4. Caps on non-hosted STRs could block future rentals even if demand grows, limiting visitor-serving accommodations.



Email your Coastal Commissioner with your concerns about item #Th16d:

ExecutiveStaff@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerJLee@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerDBochco@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerCHart@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerSLowenberg@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerANotthoff@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerLEscalante@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerMWilson@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerAKelley@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerJPreciado@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerMHarmon@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerRJackson@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerCLopez@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerMOMalley@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerDRyu@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerDKalmick@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerSSmith@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerJUranga@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerDRodoni@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerIOglesby@coastal.ca.gov

CommissionerVMoreno@coastal.ca.gov