Monterey County Bans STRs in Unincorporated Areas, Sparking Backlash

1/12/2026

Monterey County supervisors have voted to ban short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, including Pebble Beach and Big Sur, sparking backlash from local homeowners. Hosts say they spent years and thousands of dollars complying with county rules, only to have rentals under 30 days prohibited. The ban follows a lawsuit by the Monterey County Vacation Rental Association, which argued previous regulations were unfair.

KSBW.com (01/08/26) Michael Rosales