Hearst Castle aka: Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

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.