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Challenging to Investors
Short‑term rentals are only allowed in commercial zones under current zoning, while the adopted residential‑zone ordinance with a 129‑unit cap (5% of units) remains pending Coastal Commission certification—likely late 2025—creating a timing and enforceability gap. The cap is tight, with 162 existing STRs registered for only 129 slots, and owners must register existing units by 31 Dec 2024 and apply for a permit within 60 days after the ordinance takes effect, signaling significant compliance, cap, and permitting burdens.
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STR specialist · Del Mar, CA
Del Mar (Spanish pronunciation: [del ˈmaɾ]; Spanish for "Of the Sea") is a beach town in San Diego County, California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1885 as a seaside resort, the city incorporated in 1959. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer. The population was 3,954 at the 2020 census, down from 4,161 at the 2010 census.