Hit the highway...An adventure at Hearst Castle awaits you! One of California’s top vacation attractions, the Castle is located on the majestic Central Coast of California. Nestled in the hills at San Simeon, and situated halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, it is approximately a five hour drive from either of these areas. Hearst Castle's magnificent main house, “Casa Grande,” and three guest houses are of Mediterranean Revival style, while the imposing towers of Casa Grande were inspired by a Spanish cathedral. The blending of the architectural style with the surrounding land, and Hearst’s superb European and Mediterranean art collection, was so seamless that world-renowned architectural historian, Lord John Julius Norwich, was moved to say that “Hearst Castle is a palace in every sense of the word.”

All daytime tours also include a ticket for the exclusive 40-minute film "Hearst Castle – Building the Dream", shown on a five-story screen at the Visitor Center’s Hearst Castle Theater. This fascinating glimpse behind the scenes is shown all day at forty-five minute intervals. (The first screening begins at 8:15 am.) All tours view the Castle’s two spectacular swimming pools, the outdoor Neptune Pool and the indoor Roman Pool.

Take a trip back in time with these Two Adult Admission Tickets for the Regular Daytime Experience at Hearst Castle.