Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, California

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1 (805) 927-2020, +1 805 927 206

Website:

www.hearstcastle.org

One of the most popular visitor destinations in California. There are four ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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102 reviews

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91% of guests recommend this place.

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In fact I recommend that you see the movie, Building the Dream at the National Geographic Theatre, before you take the tour. more on Epinions.com

So get going, it will be money and time worth spending!!! more on Yahoo! Travel

I had a feeling there might be an ocean out there to my left, but you couldn't prove it by the view. more on Epinions.com

The property sits on top of the hill with amazing views of the mountains and the ocean. more on TripAdvisor

The castle and grounds are lovely, but more on igougo

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Tours are at set times and sell out early! We didn't make reservations ahead of time and ended up missing the tours ... more on TripAdvisor

This was a very enjoyable morning spent the day after Christmas. Be sure to make reservations online prior to visiting. It helps, and, I would suggest to avoid the crowds by attending the earliest ses ... more on TripAdvisor

If you are lucky to be here in a beatifull day you can understand why Hearst build it in the middle of no where. This ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a look into the opulent past. If you like architecture and antiques, with fabulous views, it's a must-see spot. more on TripAdvisor

Julia Morgan's masterpiece and William Randolph Hearst's playground. Awesome views and nothing else like it anywhere. ... more on TripAdvisor

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Up until last week, I had only heard about the majestic Hearst Castle. Experiencing it was a whole other thing! I was surprised at how quick the drive was from Los Angeles and how breath taking the views were on the way there. Before ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I was dissapointed with the castle, it wasn't as grand as I had expected it to be. more on Yahoo! Travel

worthwile, the film at the end was good. Beaches nearby are good. more on Yahoo! Travel

This is my first time to see Hearst Castle. Actually, I expected to see more for the price we paid to enter the place ($24.00).

We got to Hearst Castle and only stayed there for about 2-3 hrs.
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Hearst Castle is a landmark and must be seen...but for the price I would have wanted to see more of the castle. The tour guides are alright and give you a good sense of the place.

A ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Toddlers and young children will probably not find this an exciting event! Strollers are not allowed so you will ... more on Trekaroo

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