Driving time from either city is four to six hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. From San Francisco -- Take U. Highway south to California Highway 46 west to California Highway 1 and north about 13 miles. If you plan to use Highway 1, be aware that it is not designed for freeway speeds and may be partly or completely closed during the rainy season. Be sure to allow plenty of time, as tours leave promptly at the time printed on your ticket.
To start the tour, visitors board a bus at the Visitor Center that takes them to the Castle at the top of the hill. Tours depart from the Visitor Center by bus at the time printed on the ticket. An audio presentation provides background information during the 15 minute, 5-mile trip to the Castle. All of the tours include the two minute bus rides to and from the hilltop.
The tour program offers various guided daytime tours and one guided evening tour. Descriptions of other tours can be found at www. Following the guided portion of the tour, visitors are welcome to remain on the hilltop to enjoy the magnificent vistas and to explore the grounds, including the gardens and the Neptune Pool and Roman Pools until closing time.
Visitors can also take multiple daytime tours without returning to the Visitor Center between tours. At least one hour should be allowed between tour times when scheduling multiple tours to avoid overlap. Tour buses arrive at regular intervals to transport visitors between the Visitor Center and the hilltop estate. These tours also depart from the Visitor Center.
He also bought portions of the 4, acre adjoining Rancho San Simeon and eventually about 3, acres of the Rancho Santa Rosa. George died in His only son, William Randolph Hearst, inherited the land from his mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst after she passed away in After purchasing more land, W.
Hearst eventually grew the ranch to encompass nearly , acres. Despite elaborate arrangements, Hearst envisioned more comfortable accommodations. While in-person tours are temporarily on hold at Hearst Castle, explore the estate with guides as they walk you through the 28 years of construction at the castle, history of the art, stories of Hollywood guests and much more.
Hearst Castle offers a variety of tours to choose from during your visit to San Simeon. Take a trip back in time to enjoy the life that W.
Hearst and his guests lived. Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be purchased online up to 60 days in advance. During your selected tour, you may remain on the hilltop to enjoy the gardens and visit the Neptune and Roman Pools at your leisure. This tour is recommended for first-time visitors. During the tour you will view five of the grand social rooms that are part of the largest house at the Hearst Castle, Casa Grande. The Grand Rooms Tour is 60 minutes long.
There are approximately steps and a two-thirds mile walk. This tour is also offered in an accessibility-designed tour. This tour allows you to climb the winding staircase through the upper levels of Casa Grande.
During the tour, you will view Mr. The Upstairs Suites Tour is 60 minutes long. There are approximately stairs and a three-fourths mile walk. This tour visits two of the mansions the Hearst family and their guests stayed in before Casa Grande was ready.
Reserve your tickets Plan Your Visit. Hearst Castle tours and the Visitor Center is currently closed. William Randolph Hearst started to build a fabulous estate on his ranchland overlooking the village of San Simeon in By , the hilltop complex included a twin-towered main building, three sumptuous guesthouses, and acres of terraced gardens, fountains, and pools. Geotechnical engineering studies have confirmed critical safety concerns exist from storm damage on the road leading to the Historic Monument.
The fanciful Gothic Study is the centerpiece of Hearst's private suite on the third floor of "Casa Grande" - the main building of the hilltop estate at San Simeon.
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