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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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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Gwilym Owen from London, England
  • March 1, 2003
Hearst Castle
Quote: Hearst Castle is the magnificent fantasy palace of William Randolph Hearst, the early 20th century’s answer to Rupert Murdoch and controversial muse for Orson Welles’s classic film Citizen Kane. Overlooking the wild California coastline just... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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Hearst Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Barber E. Lane from Lake Forest, California
  • February 23, 2003
Hearst Castle
Quote: For a taste of rich and famous lifestyles in the 1930s, a visit to "The Enchanted Hill" home of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst will leave you in awe. It is more a museum than a home. Hearst Castle is a 90,000-square-foot estate... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Muchmor from Belleville, Ontario
  • February 7, 2003
Hearst Castle
Quote: Hearst Castle is located between San Francisco and Los Angeles at San Simeon. It is well worth a visit if you are in the area or traveling down the Pacific Coast Highway. The castle itself is located high up on a hillside overlooking the Pacific... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by StephCat from Redondo Beach, California
  • October 27, 2002
Quote: Much like a feudal castle, Hearst Castle sits atop one of the hills overlooking the beach. (Yes, W.R. Hearst apparently acted like a feudal lord as well!) The castle and grounds are lovely, but you don't get to see much on the basic tour, and our... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Elephant Seals and Hearst Castle

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by KOCO from San Francisco, California
  • April 25, 2002
Hearst Castle
Quote: Grand is the word that comes to mind when describing Hearst Castle. At $10 per tour it is the main attraction in the area. Five different tours are offered, four day and one night time tour. When you book the tours they inform you how many stairs... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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Hearst Castle Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by camera-gal from Overland Park, Kansas
  • May 10, 2001
Quote: The gardens at the Hearst Castle are extraordinary--over 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. The gardens in relation to the mission-style mansion is described as "Mediterranean Revival architecture." Hearst collaborated with his... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Coast and Castle

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by camera-gal from Overland Park, Kansas
  • May 10, 2001
Quote: The tour of the Hearst Castle begins with a 10 minute ride up the hill. As you wind your way along on the bumpy bus, a recorded voice tells you a little about William Randolph Hearst's life and his purpose for building the Hearst Castle. You can... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Coast and Castle

Hearst Castle Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by camera-gal from Overland Park, Kansas
  • March 31, 2001
Quote: The gardens at the Hearst Castle are extraordinary--over 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. The gardens in relation to the mission-style mansion is described as "Mediterranean Revival architecture". Hearst collaborated with his... Read the full Hearst Castle review

From journal Coast and Castle

Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dglawless from lexington, Kentucky
  • March 4, 2001
Hearst Castle
Quote: This is the incredible estate of William Randolf Hearst. I had heard about it but only a visit can give you a real sense of what it is like. It is on a 127 acre estate which is now owned by the state of CA and is open to the public. There are 3... Read the full Hearst Castle review

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Hearst Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Iwent from Long Beach, California
  • February 14, 2001
Quote: The castle was so large! There was a lot of walking required. There are no automobiles allowed on the property. So you have to park in the parking lot and ride a tour bus to the top. There are long lines and the tours sell out early.

From journal A day in a castle