The assembly room at Hearst Castle is one of 165 elaborate rooms on the estate. Located off, Highway 1, tour reservations are already being accepted for Hearst Castle for this spring and summer.

AP Photo While Hearst's wife lived back in New York, he lived openly with Davies for more than 30 years until his death in 1951. "Very scandalous, you know," said Hearst Castle director Hoyt Fields.

Hearst Castle is ranked #6 out of 11 things to do in Pismo Beach. See pictures and our review of Hearst Castle.

Hearst himself spent time at the castle throughout its nearly 30-year construction, from 1919 until 1947. He died in 1951. It was first open to the public in 1958, and 700,000 people visit annually.

Hearst Castle draws as many as 850,000 visitors a year. "So the pent-up demand is going to be significant," Young said. Especially with the castle introducing this "hidden terrace." ...

The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle is framed by the railing on the dressing room level on April 6, 2022. David Middlecamp/[email protected] ...

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The Hearst Estate at 1011 N. Beverly Drive is home to a Gordon Kaufman-designed mansion built in 1926 for publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The home is best known as a honeymoon ...