Visitor Center

An observation deck on the east end of the complex offers a wonderful vantage point from which to view Hearst Castle on the crown of a mountain 1,600 feet above the Center.

Gift Shop

You just can't leave Hearst Castle without a stop at the gift shop. Among all the wonderful gifts you'll find an unparalleled collection of books and tapes about Hearst Castle - just the thing to help you relive the wonder of your visit any time you like. And don't forget the folks back home. You'll find a variety of gifts and mementos that people love to get as much as you'll enjoy giving.

Hearst Castle Gift Shop is not only the premier source for literature and biographical information on the Castle, William Randolph Hearst and Julia Morgan but also a great place to pick up T-shirts, sweatshirts, posters, glassware, mugs, collectible spoons, charms and other souvenir related items. Also available exclusively at the Gift Shop are special one-hour Hearst Castle videos that feature an overview of the main house, guest houses and grounds, including both indoor and outdoor pools.

There is also a Museum Gift Shop where fine art reproductions, Hearst Castle's Home Furnishings line by Bay City Traders, and many other unique treasures can be purchased.

You can also visit the Hearst Castle Gift Shop online at HearstCastleRetail.com.

Museum Gift Shop

Everyone who visits Hearst Castle leaves with a new understanding of an era gone by. The majesty, craftsmanship and attention to detail that make Hearst Castle a place unlike any other are all but gone in today's world. There is, however, an opportunity to take a small piece of the Hearst Castle magic home with you. Visit the Museum Shop, and you'll find yourself surrounded by meticulously authenticated reproductions of actual architectural details, art pieces and furnishings that make Hearst Castle a true treasure.

Beautifully made reproductions can educate as well as provide enjoyment. The Museum Shop has been in operation at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center since 1995. The Castle's vast and diverse collection of fine and decorative arts provide the inspiration for the reproductions, adaptations and interpretations made available to visitors. Informative literature accompanies each purchase. In addition to items related to the collection at Hearst Castle, the Museum Shop features reproductions from renowned museums worldwide.

Select rugs, decorative accessories, silver, fabrics and furniture pieces from the San Simeon estate have been reproduced as the Hearst Castle Collection®. Some are available through the Museum Shop, others through commercial establishments.

All of the income derived from the sale of Museum Store items assists The Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation in fulfilling its mission to preserve and restore Hearst Castle and educate the public about its architectural, historical, and artistic significance.

You can also visit the Hearst Castle Museum Shop online at HearstCastleRetail.com.

William Randolph Hearst exhibit

The William Randolph Hearst exhibit located in the Visitor Center offers guests an insightful look into the Castle... click here for more information