Travel in time at Hearst Castle

I have wanted to visit Hearst Castle for decades but never seemed to find the right opportunity while visiting the central coast. I am glad I made the time, though, because the entire experience of it is amazing. I attended a main rooms tour and absolutely would go back to see the bedrooms. There is so much wonderful American history from the golden age of our nation that is preserved in the charm of the ranch, along with an art collection that span centuries. It's absolutely worth making a visit a priority if you're in the area.

beautiful place! interesting excursion. impressive size of the castle and territory. interesting history and biography of the owner of the castle and his family. it's a pity that there was not enough time to stay in this place longer. I recommend buying an excursion not for 35 dollars, but more expensive. since you will be limited in time and in visiting the number of rooms. be sure to visit this place.

Hearst castle is much more than it seems. The back story of him waiting so many years to start building it. Hitting a female architect. All the beautiful art pieces. It’s like touring European galleries without leaving the states. I will say be prepared to do some walking, and stair climbing, although they do take you in an air conditioned bus the 1600 feet up to the “castle”. They were as accommodating as possible for my husband with seating in some rooms. We really enjoyed our one hour tour.

One of the main reasons for our trip to California was to visit the Hearst Castle, and it did not disappoint. I had been recommended by a friend to do two separate tours. You have to go up and down twice with the shuttle buses they provide, but it was definitely nice to see different parts of the castle. All of the staff were very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. It was an overall beautiful and amazing experience. Highly recommend to visit this place that is run by the state of California.

This was a fantastic tour and I’d recommend it to everyone! We did the Grand Rooms tour, which is recommended for first-timers and it was simply stunning. Our tour guide, Philip, was excellent, extremely knowledgeable, and witty. The tour is very controlled and organized: it’s on a timeline, you’re not free to roam, and there are staff members making sure you comply with rules. These efforts are what maintain the site in such an excellent condition, so appreciate what you can see and the information you receive. A short film is included with the ticket so be sure to watch it in their theatre at the visitor center either before or after the tour. I recommend buying tickets in advance for larger parties or if you’re sticking to a timed itinerary. Otherwise, you can buy tickets on site if you have a flexible schedule and don’t mind waiting for a particular time for your tour.