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Generally Investor friendly
STRs are explicitly permitted with a clear, long‑standing permit system, moderate fees ($425) and reasonable documentation requirements, and the city caps (2.5% citywide, 4% for Cardiff) are manageable. The online application, inspection and good‑neighbor outreach show a supportive tone, though safety standards and geographic concentration limits add some compliance burden.
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STR specialist · Cardiff By The Sea, CA
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach community in the incorporated city of Encinitas in San Diego County, California. The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the rest of incorporated Encinitas is to the east and north, and a beach and lagoon to the south. With a population of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP code (92007). Cardiff is home to a few well-known surf spots, such as Swami's and Cardiff Reef.