1、Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 till 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban centre, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

Guided tours

• Tour 1 is recommended to the visitors who visit for the first time. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

• Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

• Tour 3 gives visitors a closer look at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

• Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

• The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.

Ticket prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

Tours Adult Ages 6-17 Tour 1,2,3 or 4 $24 $12 Evening tour $30 $15 * Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying a-dult.

Reservation (预订)information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Centre upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445; see below for time.

Reservation call centre hours