Short-term Rental Regulations in Other Coastal Jurisdictions
Redondo
Beach
Citywide prohibition in all residential zones and are currently ramping up enforcement against short-term rentals as of October 2025
Hermosa
Beach
• Pilot program was recently renewed for an additional two years which is limited to the Coastal Zone that allows nonconforming residential uses in certain commercial zones to operate short- term rentals (Currently, there are 212 qualifying units with only nine permitted)
• Building inspection required prior to approval or renewal of permit
• Maximum six square foot identification plaque that is legible to the public must be posted on the rental unit
• Local contact information must be made available 24/7 • Occupancy limited to two adults per bedroom
• Permit number, property picture, and on-site parking space availability must be posted on hosting platforms
• Permit revoked after three violations
El Segundo • Citywide short-term rental program is limited to home sharing which is defined as “Renting, for a period of 30 consecutive days or less, of one or more bedrooms in a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the host, while the host lives on site, in the dwelling unit, throughout the transient user’s stay.”
• Habitable space designated for sleeping may only be used for home sharing
• Compliance with parking and occupancy limit required
• Home sharing is limited to one unit per property
• Signs or displays advertising home sharing on property prohibited
• Accessory dwelling units cannot be used for home sharing Santa Monica Citywide short-term rental program is limited to home sharing, similar to El Segundo. Owner may host a maximum of two groups at any one time.
Long Beach • Citywide program
• Non-primary residence short-term rentals are capped at 800 units (350 units in the Coastal Zone)
• Un-hosted primary residence short-term rentals are limited to 90 days in a one-year period, while others have no limits Short-term Rental Regulations in Other Coastal Jurisdictions
• Emergency contact must be available 24/7 to respond to complaints
• All marketing and advertising of short-term rentals must include City-issued registration number
• Use of outdoor pools and spas restricted between 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• No signage allowed on premises advertising as short-term rental
Laguna Beach • Citywide program limited to residential uses in commercial districts
• Short-term rentals are capped at 300 units, with home sharing capped at 165 units
• Nuisance response plan required that includes available local contact 24/7
• A 200-foot radius notification required prior to license issuance • Hosting platform must display the City-issued license for the short-term rental
• Revoked permits cannot re-apply for three years
• Compliance with occupancy limits, parking, and noise
regulations are required
Newport
Beach
• Citywide ordinance
• Short-term rental and home sharing capped at 1,550 units (The City has reached its cap and there is a waitlist available) • Separate short-term lodging permit is required in addition to business license
• Nuisance response plan required with available local contact 24/7 to respond to complaints
• Compliance with parking, noise, and occupancy limits required • Amplified sound prohibited from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• Additional conditions may be imposed