Hearst Castle
Castle · San Luis Obispo County
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452
Highlights
Opulent hilltop estate with art, pools, gardens, & ocean views
Opulent hilltop estate with art, pools, gardens, & ocean views
"An opulent hilltop estate in San Simeon built by a 20th-century media magnate, open for public tours that showcase an extensive art collection, grand swimming pools, formal gardens, and the eclectic touches—such as exotic grazing animals—that reflect its celebrity-era history." - Cu Fleshman Cu Fleshman Cu is a freelance writer and editor with more than five years of experience. She has written for a variety of publications, including Afar, Matador Network, and Editoire. No matter where she is in the world, you can find her hunting for local eats and hiking trails. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Built by a 20th-century media magnate, this sprawling, opulent estate perched on the Central Coast offers guided tours of grand rooms, terraces and art-filled interiors that showcase Gilded Age excess and ambitious early-20th-century design." - Cu Fleshman
"A historic estate recommended for its elaborate holiday decor, described as a place where visitors can feel transported to a '20s-era Christmas—an attraction that can justify a longer scenic drive for seasonal pageantry and decoration." - Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt is a San Diego-based freelance writer and editor, specializing in budget-friendly travel and family excursion topics. Her witty advice has appeared in CNN Travel, Travel + Leisure, Time magazine, and Southern Living. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I was captivated by the renowned art collection at Hearst Castle, which features ornate Renaissance ceilings from Italy and Spain and is enough to draw visitors from near and far." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Kids and adults alike will marvel at the media magnate's vast estate, with its sprawling gardens, Roman-style pool, and extensive art collection—an architectural and cultural showpiece recommended as a stop on the coastal drive." - Jill Krasny Jill Krasny Jill Krasny is a journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, The Financial Times, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
