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Hearst Castle
4.6 ★★★★★ 13,470 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in San Simeon, California
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate.
Plan your visit
- Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 800-444-4445
- Website hearstcastle.org — most castles book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
The setting
“Nice but: In Germany we have more than 25 000 medieval castles throughout the country, alone 6000 in Bavaria.”
“It truly is a must-see California landmark that speaks to extravagant design and historical celebrity culture.”
“This place is all about royalty and gorgeous scenic view looking over the Pacific ocean.”
“A visit to Hearst Castle offers an unparalleled glimpse into opulence, starting with the necessary and scenic bus ride up the "Enchanted Hill.”
“The guided tours are well organized, and the staff do a great job bringing the stories of William Randolph Hearst and his legendary hilltop estate to life.”
Inside the castle
“The guided tours are well organized, and the staff do a great job bringing the stories of William Randolph Hearst and his legendary hilltop estate to life.”
What couples say again and again
“And yes, the Roman pool, the wood carvings, the sculptures, the paintings… everything, artistically speaking, could be considered beautiful.”
“The property itself is absolutely stunning, with incredible architecture, beautifully maintained gardens, and so many intricate details that make every corner worth admiring.”
“The experience starts with a shuttle ride up the hill, which already gives you amazing views of the surrounding landscape and ocean.”
“It could have been better if they have good clean proper functioning toilet!”
“The experience starts with a shuttle ride up the hill, which already gives you amazing views of the surrounding landscape and ocean.”
From the reviews
My hubby and I booked a 1220 Upper Stairs Tour on a Sunday afternoon. We got there a little early and the lady at the ticket booth was kind enough to offer us to get to the 1200 tour, which we appreciated so much.
It is amazing how a wealthy person can accumulating all those things from around the world for us to see and appreciate now. You have to took a 5 mile bus ride to and from the castle up on the hill for each tour. And do make sure you only bring up water and nothing else on your tour!
What an amazing site to see. This castle was so strikingly gorgeous. As you turn into the property the first thing you see is the zebras wandering the property. At the welcome center you purchase the type of tour you want to see. A tour bus drives you up to the property. The castle is jaw dropping.
We came here in mid-September this year. We visited Hearst Castle because we were doing the PC-1 route and wanted to stop by this iconic place we had heard mentioned before. In general, it’s a place with a mix of art that felt a bit extravagant for my taste.
