San Simeon, CA – Visitors to Hearst Castle® now have a new way to learn about Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, its history, and art collection thanks to the use of Quick Response or QR codes which are displayed on all Hearst Castle® maps. This new technology which is similar to a bar code, can be scanned by any visitor using their smart phone and its QR application.
The intent is to enhance our excellent guided tour programs, to provide a direct and easy way to support our educational, interpretive, and restoration activities, and provide a new way to donate to the Friends of Hearst Castle, a non-profit cooperating association.
The information provided on the QR website will be updated on a regular basis. California State Parks thanks the Friends of Hearst Castle for providing the QR codes and for helping Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument take this technological step forward.
Hearst Castle® provides tours to more than 660,000 visitors annually. For tickets and information, visit www.hearstcastle.com or call 800-444-4445
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