Hearst Castle is aNational Historic LandmarkandCalifornia Historical Landmarkmansion located on the Central Coast of California, United States. It was designed by architectJulia Morgan, between 1919 and 1947, as a residence for newspaper magnateWilliam Randolph Hearst, who died in 1951. In 1954 it became a California State Park.The site was opened to visitors in 1958.
Since that time it has been operated as the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument where the estate, and its considerable collection of art and antiques, is open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts "millions of travelers each year". Hearst formally named the estate "La Cuesta Encantada" ("The Enchanted Hill"), but usually called it "the ranch". Hearst Castle and grounds are also sometimes referred to as "San Simeon". Source: Wikipedia
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| Terrace and vista |
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| The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle was rebuilt three times to suit its owner's tastes. |
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| Zebras are a popular attraction on the Hearst ranch. They are descendants from Hearst's private zoo. |
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| Inside the castle |
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