Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark mansion, located about 250 miles from both
Los Angeles and San Francisco. Built between 1915-1947,but was never completed.
Tour buses take visitors to the estate. This is the only way to go to the Castle. All visitors must park at the visitor center at the base of the hill. The bus ride is about 15 minutes.
Casa Grande. Served as the nerve center of the estate and the place where guests gathered for all their meals and indoor entertainment. The Hollywood and political elite often visited. Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Franklin Roosevelt were among Hearst's A-list guests.
Casual Dining Room. European flags decorate the walls.
The Study
The Billiard Room
Casa del Mar, one of three cottages on the property. Heart's home until 1928.
Tennis Court, sits atop the Roman(indoor) Pool. Charlie Chaplin often played here.
The view from the Castle, with the Central Coast of California in the distance.
The Neptune Pool
White Marble Statues scattered within the Hearst Garden
The Roman Pool
