Hearst Castle

I walked through the place wanting to see every inch of it…and wanting to be able to stay there. All I could think about was what I’d do in that place if I could stay the night there. What Id wanna do…exploring the place on my own swimming in those amazing pools. Omg…I can’t wait to see the other tours that are available to this place. Its truly amazing!

I traipsed all over this drafty old gilded barn and couldn’t find Rosebud anywhere! Dayum I wanted to jump into those pools though. And I wished I could have my own airstrip. And my own zoo. And my own mistress. And my own newspapers that I could make up any news that I wanted to. W.R. Hearst I salute you!

I spent a day here in 1998.
The place is an amazing collection of stuff.
I remember the empty animal cages on the way up the hill.
The man was rich. He was able to buy lots of stuff.
There are all kinds of things he bought in Europe.
He had a room full of pots from Greece.

Was here years ago on a road trip with my parents. I remember thinking how cool it would be to have your own theatre & bowling alley!We got to sit in the theatre & watch old b&w films of the stars who visited the castle! I loved the pool surrounded by statues & columns outside & the pool inside inlaid with gold.

the history at this place is worth the visit, the plus is the sheer beauty of it all. Mr. hearst spared no expence. it was spectacular.

What a grand life it must have been. The neptune pool is really cool. Take the tour and see for yourself. There’s a nice motel to stay in San Simion Bay not far from the Hearst Castle .

If you’re looking for more information about this place, try looking under 43Places’ Hearst Castle.

I went a few days ago and went on tour #2, which covers most of the bedrooms (including Hearst’s own), the kitchen, and the swimming pools. I thought it was worth seeing, if only to put my life into perspective. Most people think they would want to live in a humongous castle, but it made me realize that I appreciate simplicity in my life. It was interesting to see some of the artifacts he had collected. It cost about $20 for the tour. I would probably be willing to go on another of the tours at some point in the future.

This place is absolutely beautiful – all I remember is the garden, the pool (inside and outside), and a sitting-type room – but I’m glad that my parents dragged my grade school behind here. It’s been more than a decade since I’ve been here last, but some memories stay with you forever.

How could I live right here & never visit it?