Chula Vista Weddings and Events at The Starkey Estate

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Chula Vista Weddings and Events at The Starkey Estate occupies a 1.8-acre Colonial Revival property at 21 F Street, built in 1896 and situated 2.8 miles from the Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista. The grounds support ceremonies of up to 300 seated guests under mature ficus trees, with reception configurations extending across garden lawns, a pool and spa terrace, and a rustic barn—spaces also used by performance groups such as Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance for recital and showcase bookings. The fully furnished main house offers first-floor access to a library, prep kitchen, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and central air conditioning for bridal-party staging and vendor coordination. Full property buy-outs accommodate up to 450 guests across gardens, patios, the barn, and the pool area, with all bookings including four hours of vendor setup, one hour of teardown, and an on-site venue manager. Metal and sculptural installations from area artists including El Callejon Art complement the estate's garden aesthetic with site-specific pieces commissioned for the grounds. Overnight accommodations sleep up to 12 guests in the main house, giving destination wedding parties a single-property option that consolidates lodging, rehearsal dinners, and reception under one 1896 roofline.