Home - Hearst Castle The world-famous outdoor swimming pool at Hearst Castle was refilled in August 2018 after two years of restoration and repair With water that refracts light to create a brilliant turquoise hue, the Neptune Pool is a photographer’s delight
Hearst Castle Tours From experiencing what life was like as a guest of W R Hearst to exploring his personal collection of rare and ancient works of art, encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure first-hand with a guided Hearst Castle tour
Hearst Castle History Art Once an estate for a newspaper magnate, Hearst Castle is now a historic house museum and a California State Park See who’s behind the ongoing restoration and preservation efforts for this legendary mansion, and discover how you can help protect it, too
Plan Your Trip - Hearst Castle After you decide which guided tours you want to reserve, let us help you plan your trip to Hearst Castle, by offering helpful suggestions and tips—like how to get here, where to stay, and other things to do and see while visiting in the area
Buy Hearst Castle Tickets The only way to experience the grandeur and wonder of Hearst Castle is to purchase tour tickets Your tickets for daytime tours also include admission to the Hearst Castle Theater film “Hearst Castle - Building the Dream ” (For the Evening Tours, movie tickets can be purchased separately at a discounted price )
Tour Hearst Castle Tour Hearst Castle: relive history by walking through it Four distinct guided Hearst Castle Tours are offered throughout the day Each one explores a different part of this luxurious estate comprised of 165 rooms and more than 125 sprawling acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways
William Randolph Hearst - Hearst Castle William Randolph Hearst, the man who conceived Hearst Castle, was a media genius whose influence extended to publishing, politics, Hollywood, the art world and everyday American life His power and vision allowed him to pursue one of the most ambitious architectural endeavors in American history, the result of which can be seen in magnificent
Map Directions - Hearst Castle Hearst Castle, one of California’s top vacation attractions, is located on Highway 1 along the majestic Central Coast of California Nestled in the hills above the village of San Simeon, the Castle sits halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is approximately a four hour drive from either of these metropolitan areas
Hidden Terrace - Hearst Castle This location, once called the White Oak Terrace, was covered up in 1929 when it proved to be out of step with the rest of the project Instead of tearing it down, it was simply covered up with a larger more expansive terrace and staircase above The so nicknamed “hidden terrace” wasn’t discovered until 1975
Places to Stay - Hearst Castle Extend your visit and explore even more of Hearst Castle’s history Experience all that San Simeon and the surrounding area has to offer, with an overnight hotel, motel or campground stay Find hotels near Hearst Castle and accommodations to suit every budget and need