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“Where
Hollywood
stars and the
San Francisco
elite were brought together by perhaps the only man colossal enough to stand astride both worlds.”
— Sunset magazine |
Hearst Castle
Just as thousands of visitors before him and millions since, William Randolph Hearst found the Central Coast the ultimate escape from life in the big city.
Visiting and tours
Call ParkNet at 1-800-444-4445 or visit www.hearstcastle.org for tour tickets or call/visit the SLO Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center (805) 781-2777 10am-5pm, 1039 Chorro Street in downtown SLO.
There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.
Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors.
The castle is located 45 miles north of San Luis Obispo, so be sure to leave SLO at least an hour before your scheduled tour time.
Ceilings from monasteries, Byzantine tapestries, Spanish and Italian art, fireplaces from Gothic castles and Egyptian statues serve as proof of Hearst's undying dedication to making his home a palace like no other
Hearst's La Cuesta Encantada- The Enchanted Hill- is home to the newspaper magnate's Hearst Castle, now a public museum. From the plans of renowned architect Julia Morgan, craftsmen labored nearly 28 years on the magnificent 250,000 acre estate that included 12 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, 165 rooms in four houses and even a zoo.
Located at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center, The National Geographic Theater is must see! Its iWERKS screen is eight time the size of conventional movie screens and the theater is equipped with 7-channel digital surround sound, giving you a most amazing experience while viewing the breathtaking images presented in the film. Visit www.ngtheater.com for additional information. |
