Travel in time at Hearst Castle
A museum like no other!
$30 admission/tour ticket
301 Miles from you
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Description
Visit one of the most lavish castles in California - The Hearst Castle in San Simeon! This castle was built in 1947 for publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. There are 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, 2 stunning pools and lots of fountains. It's easy to spend a full day exploring this gem and soaking in the beautiful weather of the Central Coast. There are a variety of tours available. GRAND ROOMS TOUR is recommended if you are visiting the first time. All the tours allow you to enjoy both pools and you are free to explore the gardens on your own!
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Itinerary
- Make a reservation online or call 1-800-444-4445
- Arrive 25 minutes early to the parking lot
- Take a bus to the castle
- Enjoy your tour
- Take a lot of photos
- Once done exploring the castle, take a bus back to the parking lot
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750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452
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