Sights · Our pick in California
Hearst Castle
At the south end of Big Sur
About Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is the hilltop estate of the newspaper owner William Randolph Hearst, above San Simeon at the south end of the Big Sur coast. Visits are by guided tour; book through the official reservation line or website.
Why it's on our list
- Guided tours
- Neptune and Roman pools
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hearst Castle before you go.