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A museum like no other William Randolph Hearst started to build a fabulous estate on his ranchland overlooking the village of San Simeon in 1919. He called the estate "La Cuesta Encantada" - …
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 …
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Reserve your ticket to Hearst Castle online, over the phone or in person. The only way to experience the grandeur and wonder of Hearst Castle is to purchase tour tickets.
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 …
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 …
Tour Hearst Castle
Offered as a gift by Hearst Corporation in 1957, the deed of gift was recorded in 1958, when the estate was opened to the public. Experience the 1920s and 30s grandeur that surrounded W. R. Hearst and …
Directions from San Francisco - Hearst Castle
Take a scenic drive on the US-101 South to Paso Robles, then turn right onto CA-46 W/Green Valley Rd. Cruise along Highway 1 North for 12 miles and when you get there make sure to take a sharp …
William Randolph Hearst - Hearst Castle
Throughout his life, Hearst dreamed of building a dwelling similar to those he had seen on his European tour as a boy. Hearst Castle was to become the realization of this dream as he and architect Julia …
Cottages & Kitchen Tour - Hearst Castle
This tour features two of the luxurious mansions that housed the Hearst family and their guests before Casa Grande was ready. Offering magnificent Pacific coast and mountain views, these ornately …
FAQ - Hearst Castle
The Hearst Castle Theater will be showing the breathtaking film, “Hearst Castle – Building the Dream” every 45 minutes throughout the day. No capacity limit currently but we will alter guidance based on …