HEARST CASTLE NOW OPEN FOR TOURS.

Advanced reservations are recommended. Face coverings are not currently required but strongly recommended.

Hearst Castle Suspends Tours Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020

For Immediate Release March 14, 2020 Contact: Dan Falat I District Superintendent (805) 927-2065   California State Parks to Suspend Tours at Hearst Castle Beginning Monday, March 16   SACRAMENTO, Calif.— In an effort to protect public health and the safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff as the state responds to the continuing outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), effective Monday, March 16, California State Parks is temporarily suspending all tours at Hearst San Simeon State […]

Physical Tour Requirements

Hearst Castle tours are unforgettable experiences that allow you to step back in time with a visit to William Randolph Hearst’s legendary, beloved hilltop estate. Before you tour Hearst Castle, please review the physical requirements and weather conditions, because all tours will take you outdoors and require long walks. Grand Rooms Tour The Grand Rooms Tour explores the Castle’s opulent social rooms in the main house, and consists of: 60-minute tour; Approximately 159 stairs, both up […]