Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
Location:On Highway 1, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Facilities:Historic structures/museums, visitor center, exhibits, gift shops, food service, picnic area, restrooms (é).
Activities:Guided tours.
Special Features:The famous "Castle" was designed by noted architect Julia Morgan andbuilt by William Rudolph Hearst between 1919 and 1947. It includes a115-room main house, guest houses, theater, tennis courts, pools, and 127 acresof gardens, terraces, and walkways. It remains as Hearst left it,furnished with fabulous antiquities and artwork. More than a millionvisitors a year tour Hearst Castle®.
Address:750 Hearst Castle Rd
San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone:805-927-2020
Phone: 800-444-4445;
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=591
Size: 209 acres.
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