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Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, California 93452
Description: Hearst Castle is the famed mansion of the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearts, and has been open as a State Historic Park since his death in the 1950s. Known by Hearst as “The Enchanted Hill”, or more casually, “Th...Read More
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Hearst Castle Reviews

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The Hype is True!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by CoupleTravels from Concord, California
  • January 28, 2009
Quote: Hearst Castle, the Enchanted Hill, William Randolph Hearst, Julia Morgan - words can not describe the luxury that exsists upon the hill, it is something you must experience.We arrived on a misty morning and easily found parking. We went to Will... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal The Couple's 6th Anniversary - Central California Coast

Hurst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by TheNinja from Fresno, California
  • February 19, 2008
Hurst Castle
Quote: The wife loves taken me to wilderness places. I have to admit I liked this place. The kids like it and it was just huge. I took a picture. Check it out.

From journal Castles

Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by iflookscldkil from Simi Valley, California
  • August 11, 2006
Quote: Publishing mogul William Hearst created his "castle" up in the mountains. It is a mansion with amazing decor, etc. Gives a great glimpse into life in the early part of the 20th century. My favorite is the indoor pool with real gold tiles.

From journal Wine and Relaxation in Cambria

Hearst Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by C2WnDC from Washington, District of Columbia
  • April 24, 2005
Hearst Castle
Quote: One can't imagine the size of this estate until you take the tour. Or, should I say a tour, since the castle is so big that they offer five touring options. William Randolph Hearst hailed from a wealthy family that had established itself in the... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal California's Central Coast

The All Decadant Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Alias Girl from New York, New York
  • August 31, 2004
Quote: You must stop on your journey through California (Highway 1) and stop at the Hearst Castle in San Simeon. It is an amazing piece of architecture. You should take the guided tours through the castle. There are several and you can check them all... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal West Coast Bliss

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Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SFPhotocraft from Altadena, California
  • April 18, 2004
Hearst Castle
Quote: Words cannot describe this attraction! I have seen photos for years but to actually be here is awesome. The castle is hard to describe in words. It's a European castle built on the top of a hill in the middle of nowhere. How they got the... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Cambria - Hearst Castle

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Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Nino M. from San Mateo, California
  • April 14, 2004
Hearst Castle
Quote: Imagine having lots of money during a time when many others don't. You are the controversial owner of a huge media empire and with the vast amounts of wealth you have accumulated, you decide to build a castle in the clouds. Welcome, my friends, to... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal California: A Mission, A Castle and Lots of Wine

Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Laura from Chicago, Illinois
  • October 24, 2003
Quote: A day trip up to Hearst Castle was a must. William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper giant, built his castle over a span of 30 years. He's the megalomaniac that Citizen Kane was based upon. This place is incredible. It is huge and filled with... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal A week on the Southern California Coast

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An Un-Visit to Hearst Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by smmmarti guide from Lahaina, Hawaii
  • October 16, 2003
An Un-Visit to Hearst Castle
Quote: Passion and good judgment are horrible bedfellows. Just after we’d risen beyond the crest of the Santa Lucia mountains framing the Big Sur coastline, thrilled to pieces with our surroundings, we’d seen the sign. Like a drunken sot who doesn’t... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Harmonic Conversion in Big Sur

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Teri315 from Spring Valley , California
  • May 2, 2003
Hearst Castle
Quote: A intro of Hearst Castle: William Randolph Hearst told architect Julia Morgan in 1919: "Miss Morgan, we are tired of camping out in the open at the ranch in San Simeon and I would like to build a little something." Thirty years later, that little... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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