Airbnb’s behind-the-scenes fight for access to CA coast
The balcony of a home in Pacifica on June 9, 2026.
The balcony of a home in Pacifica on June 9, 2026. Photo by Kathryn Wheeler Locals in Pacifica have had enough of Airbnb.
In recent years, the number of listings from the short-term rental platform increased 70% in the city just south of San Francisco that’s known for its crashing waves and coastal trails. The local police department has received more than a hundred reports of loud parties and trespassers.
First reported by CalMatters.
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