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Visit the fabulous estate of William Randolph Hearst, a media mogul who built a Gothic-inspired mansion and gardens on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Learn about the history, architecture, and art of Hearst Castle and its surroundings with various tours and tickets.
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Hearst Castle, known formally as La Cuesta Encantada (Spanish for "The Enchanted Hill"), is a historic estate in San Simeon, located on the Central Coast of California. Conceived by William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, and his architect Julia Morgan, the castle was built between 1919 and 1947.
- More than 90,000 sq ft (8,400 m²)
- Julia Morgan
- 1919–1947
Experience the grandeur of Hearst Castle, a historic hilltop estate designed by architect Julia Morgan and conceived by newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst. Choose from four guided tours that explore the 165 rooms, gardens, pools and terraces of this unique chapter in American history.
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Hearst Castle is located on California Highway 1, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Driving time from either city is four to six hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Hearst Castle, CA Latitude/Longitude: 35.6852 / -121.1666 From Los Angeles -- Take U.S. Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo, then California Highway 1 n...
The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is located at the foot of "The Enchanted Hill", right off Highway 1 and houses the following facilities: 1. W.R. Hearst Exhibit 2. Food Services 3. Gift Shop 4. Museum Gift Shop 5. Hearst Castle Theater 6. Ample parking for cars and recreational vehicles
To start the tour, visitors board a bus at the Visitor Center that takes them to the Castle at the top of the hill. Tours depart from the Visitor Center by bus at the time printed on the ticket. An audio presentation provides background information during the 15 minute, 5-mile trip to the Castle. All of the tours include the two 15-minute bus rides...
California State Parks encourages visitors to take photographs provided they do so only for personal enjoyment. Flash photography is not allowed inside the buildings. Tripods are not permitted on the hilltop, but monopods are allowed. Please see more on Hearst Castle On-Site Photography Commercial photography is not normally permitted (e.g., fashio...
Hearst Castle. 6,968 reviews. #2 of 23 things to do in San Simeon. Historic SitesCastles. Write a review. About. Nestled atop a hill with breathtaking views of Big Sur, Hearst Castle is a must-visit spot on the California coast.
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