Blog Category: Hearst Castle

Ever wonder why we call it the Highway 1 “Discovery” Route?Simple: This stretch of 101 miles through coastal San Luis Obispo County begs to be discovered.Along its twists and turns, every inch of Highway 1’s untouched shoreline contains vast worlds to explore. Each step through quiet forests, historic landmarks, and…

11 Reasons You Need To Plan A Trip To Coastal San Luis Obispo County   This Blog Originally Appeared Here By Daisy Barringer Confession: When we hop in our car for a weekend road trip to…

Hearst Castle’s Majestic Tours Hearst Castle – in 1865, George Hearst, a wealthy miner, purchased 40,000-acres of ranchland that included the Mexican Ranchos of Piedras Blancas, San Simeon and Santa Rosa. In 1919, his only son, William Randolph Hearst, inherited the land from his mother, Phoebe…

Rural Road Trip: Must-See Spots in San Simeon and Ragged Point Experience the best of the Highway 1 Road Trip Longer days, endless amounts of sunshine, miles of deep blue ocean, waves crashing on remote beaches, and seasonal whale & wildlife watching… There is so much we love about the…

Family Reunion Planning Tools at Your Fingertips   By Cheryl Crabtree So, your family has asked you plan a multigenerational reunion and you’re not sure where to start. No worries— log onto the California Highway 1 Road Trip website and click away. How helpful is the site? Just ask the…