Hearst Castle

Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate.

"Easily the country’s most famous castle, this National Landmark took decades to be built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morga. Hearst had grand ambitions for his retreat, La Cuesta Encantada (“Enchanted Hill”), which was built on his family’s expansive ranchland. Situated almost exactly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the scenic Pacific coast, Hearst Castle is a popular stop for road trippers today. Visitors can check out the 165-room estate, 123 acres of gardens full of exotic flowers, the ornate pools, and Hearst’s legendary art collection." [Time Out]

Castle

Website: Hearst Castle

Address: 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452