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How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast
Airbnb’s lobbying and campaign donations helped push commissioners to drop a primary-residence rule and double the allowed unhosted rental days, records show.
- The California Coastal Commission voted to eliminate Pacifica's primary residence requirement and capped unhosted rentals at 120 days annually, overriding the city's stricter proposals after four hours of discussion.
- Following resident complaints about noise and overcrowding, Pacifica officials sought to curb short-term rentals beginning in 2022, but Airbnb hired land-use attorney Frank Angel to contest the ordinance.
- State lobbying disclosures show Airbnb spent more than $615,000 on state lobbying between April 2025 and June 2026, specifically targeting Coastal Commission Appointees, according to public filings.
- Airbnb public policy manager Jose Alvarado called the decision "a win for every Californian," while Pacifica resident Caitlin Quinn expressed disappointment, citing the influence of a "tech Goliath."
- Senator Ben Allen introduced Senate Bill 1318 in May to limit the commission's power to block local rental restrictions, reflecting broader legislative tension over coastal land-use authority.
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How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast
Residents of cities like Pacifica want to limit the presence of visitors and corporations. Companies like Airbnb want to keep their lucrative coastal listings. That tension has led to increased attempts to influence a small but powerful committee.
·San Diego, United States
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How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California's coast
Residents of cities like Pacifica want to limit the presence of visitors and corporations. Companies like Airbnb want to keep their lucrative coastal listings. That tension has led to increased attempts to influence a small but powerful committee.
·Sacramento, United States
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