One of a kind Historic Estate in Chula Vista
About the Space
Welcome to The Starkey Estate, a 1.8-acre historic estate built in 1896, offering a unique and versatile backdrop for film, television, commercial, and photo productions. Located just 2.8 miles from the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista and 14 miles from San Diego International Airport, the property provides easy access for cast and crew. It's also conveniently close to downtown San Diego, the Convention Center, Gaslamp District, Little Italy, Balboa Park, and Tijuana. This vintage Colonial Revival home features a wide variety of indoor and outdoor looks — from manicured gardens and a pool with spa, to restored architectural interiors and modern amenities — ideal for both lifestyle and period-style shoots. Production-friendly features include: - Spacious outdoor areas for staging, equipment, or craft services - Central A/C and air purifiers for crew comfort - High-speed Wi-Fi for remote teams - Sub-Zero refrigerator and Nespresso machine for on-site convenience - Ample street parking and easy load-in access Whether you're filming a commercial, lifestyle shoot, fashion editorial, music video, or social content, The Starkey Estate offers flexible space, privacy, and visual variety to support your creative vision.
Included in your booking
Features
Natural Light
Restrooms
Kitchen
Dressing Room
Location
Operating Hours
Health and Safety Measures
There is a seven-day gap between each booking to ensure a clean, safe space is ready for each booking.
Cancellation Policy
Standard 30 day
Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and 7 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more