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Hearst Castle

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First review on 23 Sep 2019
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Last review on 23 Sep 2019 (1 review)
William Randolph Hearst built this fabulous estate on his ranchland in 1919, and called it "La Cuesta Encantada" - Spanish for The Enchanted Hill. Now, the hilltop complex is open to the public for a fee, and contains a twin-towered main building, three guesthouses, plus 127 acres of terraced gardens, fountains, and pools.
Basic Info Add / Edit
Category

Castle

Consists

GROUND LEVEL
Visitor Center:
- Movie Theatre
- Restaurants
- Gift Shops

HILLTOP
Casa Grande (Castle)
Castle Gardens & Grounds
3 Guest Houses:
- Casa del Mar
- Casa del Monte
- Casa del Sol

Price / Entry Fee

Starting at $25 per adult and $12 per child

Opening Hours

9 AM - 5 PM

Train Station(s) Service

San Luis Obispo & 1 hour public bus ride to Visitor Center

Popular Bus Service(s)

Shuttle Buses depart Visitor Center for the Castle every 10 min
Shuttle Buses depart Castle for the Visitor Center every 5-10 min

Driving & Parking Info

Free parking at Visitor Center where you must book a guided tour; then a shuttle bus will bring you up to the Castle and back down (15 min ride one way)

Area Size

90,000 sq ft (8,400 m2)

Known For

National Historic Landmark
California Historical Landmark

Day Trip from Major Cities

Adjacent to San Simeon
4 hour drive from Los Angeles or San Francisco

Winding and/or Bumpy Road (to & around here)

Very mild

Wifi

No Wifi

Booking Recommendation

No Booking Required

Location See on Google Map

Hearst Castle, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA

Special Info & Comments

Accessible only by Guided Tour from the Hearst Castle Visitor Center
Visitors are free to roam the Castle Grounds after their Guided Tour

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