Los Angeles | Hearst Castle 🏰✨

Perched atop the hills of San Simeon, Hearst Castle is a magnificent estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan. Construction began in 1919 and was largely completed by 1947. The property spans over 127 acres and features 165 rooms, two stunning pools, lush gardens, a grand library, a private cinema, tennis courts, and even once housed a private zoo 🦁🌿. The castle was filled with priceless artworks, but due to high inheritance taxes, Hearst’s descendants later donated it to the state of California. Just south along Highway 1, you’ll find The Morgan Hotel, named in honor of the brilliant architect Julia Morgan 🏗️❤️. 🎯 Tour Options: 1. Grand Rooms Tour – 70 minutes • Includes ~140 steps and ~1 km of walking • Highlights: Assembly Room, Refectory (dining hall), Billiard Room, Theater, Indoor Roman Pool, and Outdoor Neptune Pool 🏊♂️✨ 2. Upstairs Suites Tour – 70 minutes • Requires climbing ~367 steps (including a 322-step spiral staircase) and walking ~1.2 km • Explore: Gothic Suite, Celestial Suite, Private Library, Doge’s Suite, Duplex Suite, and more 📚🛏️ 3. Cottages & Kitchen Tour • Focuses on guest cottages and the historic kitchen area 🍳🏡 Special Themed Tours: • Designing the Dream Tour • Julia Morgan Tour (focused on the architect’s genius) • Art Under the Moonlight Tour (evening art experience) • Seasonal Twilight Tours 🌙🎨 #HearstCastle #CaliforniaTravel #Highway1Attractions #SanSimeon #HistoricEstate #ArchitecturalMarvel #CoastalCalifornia #GrandPools #JuliaMorgan #ArtLovers #DayTrip #TravelGoals #WestCoastWonders #CastleVibes #StepBackInTime