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Aug 5, 2021 · The opulent Santa Monica home tycoon William Randolph Hearst gifted to his mistress silent movie actress Marion Davies was built in 1929. It was originally called Ocean House but it was soon changed to Beach House, which stuck, and became part of Hollywood History.
The 5-acre oceanfront site upon which the Annenberg Community Beach House now sits was originally developed during the Gold Coast era of the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies. The Davies estate featured a mansion of 100-plus rooms and an ornate marble swimming pool.
The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a public beach facility, open to all. The Beach House is on the location of a now-demolished 110-room mansion that was built for Marion Davies by William Randolph Hearst. The mansion's original pool was rehabilitated by the Annenberg Foundation and opened to the public on a fee ...
Oct 27, 2022 · Thursday, October 27, 2022. This Santa Monica beachside space was once a sprawling mansion for actress, producer and philanthropist Marion Davies and media tycoon William Randolph Hearst....
The Beach House is a unique, inclusive community destination combining a historic legacy with contemporary amenities, spectacular views, splash pad, playground, open seating, free wi-fi, beach courts & fields, and community & cultural events. Tour the Gold Coast era guest house year-round, and during summer, take a dip in the historic pool.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy. Santa Monica, CA US. The Beach House provides the public a rare opportunity to enjoy a quintessential Southern California beach experience, combining elements of the historic Marion Davies estate with new amenities to create a truly unique community destination.
Once the site of a grand 110-room mansion designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst and his companion, actress Marion Davies, the property was a hot spot on Santa Monica’s Gold Coast where Hollywood celebrities came to enjoy the sun, the sea and fabulous parties at the Davies estate.
