Oceanside, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Diego County

Conditional

STR Status

Min Stay: 2Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
2Min. Night Stay

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalannual (12 months)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay2
Density / Distance Cap480 non-hosted STR permits west of Coast Highway
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-hosted STRs prohibited outside Coastal Zone; prohibited in R-1 zone; allowed west of Coast Highway (non-R-1) up to permit cap

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oceanside, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Oceanside, California are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oceanside, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Oceanside, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Oceanside?

Yes — Oceanside sets a minimum stay of 2 nights.

Where do these Oceanside short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Oceanside's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Oceanside, San Diego County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.