[…]invitation to see Hearst’s home in the 1920s and ‘30s, today, it’s open to everyone. Visit Hearst Castle along with its neighboring San Simeon state parks and beaches, and experience the very best of the Central Coast. Explore W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach Hearst San Simeon State ParkThis spacious state park […]
[…]Simeon In Old San Simeon, just down the hill from Hearst Castle, enjoy casual al fresco dining with a view at The Cruiser Food Truck. This full-service restaurant on wheels stays parked at the Hearst Ranch Winery’s tasting room from 11am to 3pm Thursday-Sunday. Try their seasonal and local dishes; […]
[…]and prawns–you’ll sample the ocean’s most delicious bounty. Located just two miles from Hearst Castle and boasting stunning views of the coastline, you’ll enjoy not only fresh seafood, but also high quality steaks, decadent desserts and a wide variety of local wines, too. Evening Tour of Hearst Castle An Evening […]
[…]of Northern Elephant Seals in their natural habitat, with docents on hand to answer questions. Hearst Castle State Historical Monument A visit to this uniquely beautiful state park should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Hearst Castle State Historical Monument is the only museum that’s also a state park — […]
[…]The parks here are wide-open for exploring and discovery. Ascend the “enchanted hilltop” of Hearst Castle to follow the footsteps of media magnate and billionaire William Randolph Hearst. Take a tour, and watch the IMAX documentary about his life and ambitions in building his mansion. And explore the state park […]
[…]what would become his world famous stomping grounds. Located just across the way from iconic Hearst Castle and accommodating 100 guests on the sand, this breezy California State Park-managed locale offers up a fresh view of an incredible landmark bolstered by the big blue horizon.Discover a beautiful oceanfront setting that […]
[…]it’s a playground kids can appreciate nonetheless. Situated high above the San Simeon coastline, Hearst Castle is the vision of 20th-century media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. This hill he called “La Cuesta Encantada” — The Enchanted Hill — for its spellbinding views and natural beauty. But it was also enchanted […]
[…]“a museum like no other,” Hearst Castle was specifically designed to showcase 25,000 of Hearst’s antiquities. (Even then, this represents just a fraction of Hearst’s total collection.) It’s also the only art museum operated by California State Parks and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Artifacts of all […]
[…]famous resident, businessman and art collector William Randolph Hearst. His opulent hilltop home, Hearst Castle, became a California State Park in 1958, and now offers goods related to the property. First, tour Hearst Castle to discover this outlandish (and outlandishly beautiful) home perched atop a foothill of the Santa Lucia […]
[…]miniature horse you will find grazing in the nearby pasture. (Just don’t feed him, please.) Hearst Castle Of course, if you really want to experience San Simeon to the fullest, you can’t miss Hearst Castle State Park, up on W.R. Hearst’s “enchanted hill.” Built between 1919 and 1947, this 90,000 […]
[…]from around the world to explore its Central California charm. One of the biggest draws is clearly Hearst Castle, but there are awesome hidden gems throughout the area to discover as well. Sunning elephant seals, inspiring folk art, and a historic light station are just a few of San Simeon’s […]
[…]Old Santa Rosa Chapel, Gardens & Cemetery, where Bing Crosby attended services when he stayed at Hearst Castle. For these and other Highway 1 road trip ideas in Cambria, see our Cambria Road Trip Map. Moonstone Beach in the seaside town of Cambria Old Creek Loop from Cambria to Cayucos […]
[…]coastal forests and out to secluded vistas. While in San Simeon, experience the grandeur of Hearst Castle. In its heyday, Hearst Castle hosted celebrities―from Charlie Chaplin to Greta Garbo―as well as journalists, entrepreneurs and politicians like Calvin Coolidge and Winston Churchill. And now? You. Careful preservation of this lavish hilltop […]
[…]a day at the beach, kayak the bay, visit the Coastal Discovery Center, fish the pier, or even tour Hearst Castle. Then add a walk along this 2.5-mile easy roundtrip trail — or do the trail alone. Head north along the shore, then through a magical, sun-dappled forest where branches […]
[…]gardens and classical sculptures that surround Mr. Hearst’s impressive Mediterranean-style home. Hearst Castle offers multiple tours, including those of the estate’s grand rooms, guest cottages and kitchen, and upstairs suites of the Casa Grande.Looking to go even deeper? Try an evening tour, in which docents wear 1930s attire and walk […]
[…]free-range cattle, including during the heady years that William Randolph Hearst lived atop Hearst Castle. It is one of America’s oldest and largest working ranches, and the nation’s largest single-source producer of grass-fed beef. The biodiversity of Hearst Ranch’s rangeland makes its beef special, thanks to the Hearst Ranch Conservation […]
[…]Majestic Coast Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, known throughout the world as Hearst Castle®, is the home of the late William Randolph Hearst. This majestic structure, La Cuesta Encantada, “The Enchanted Hill” has a magnificent 115 –room main house, guesthouses, pools, 8 acres of cultivated gardens, and a world […]
[…]you read that correctly. Zebras! As you drive between Cambria and Hearst Castle, you’ll notice a herd of zebras as they graze on the East side of Highway 1.4. Hike down Black Swift Trail to access a hidden waterfallTalk about hidden gems! At Ragged Point, hop on the Black Swift Trail […]
[…]along Highway 1. Explore Art & Culture Along Highway 1 Art & Culture in San Simeon & Cambria Hearst Castle World famous Hearst Castle stands as San Simeon’s most opulent cultural gem. In 1912, William Randolph Hearst broke ground on the famed estate designed by architect Julia Morgan. The late […]
[…]Hearst Castle In 1919, newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst spent much of his fortune to build a home unlike any other. The sprawling hilltop estate covered over 68,000 square feet and included 100+ bedrooms, a movie theater, and two incredible swimming pools. Populated with art and antiquities from Hearst’s world […]
