Hearst Castle Closed Due To Emergency Road Repairs

Due to significant storms that caused damage to the roadway leading up to the Historic Monument, Hearst Castle is temporarily closed. California State Parks is dedicated to making sure that all measures are taken to ensure visitor safety. We have activated an emergency contract process to expedite the necessary road repairs. The work is expected to take 6 to 9 months. Once completed, Hearst Castle will welcome back visitors. To learn more, please visit our News/Projects page.

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Hearst Castle tours and the Visitor Center is currently closed. When we reopen, advanced reservations will be required to visit Hearst Castle and/or the Visitor Center

Sunday, October 17, 2021

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MUSE SARCOPHAGUS BACK ON DISPLAY AT HEARST CASTLE®

San Simeon, CA.–After a lengthy process of conservation treatment that spanned several years, the Nine Muse Sarcophagus is back on display at Hearst Castle® in the hilltop location chosen by William Randolph Hearst. This sarcophagus was carved around 230-250 A.D. The front of the sarcophagus depicts a young man with the Greek gods Apollo and Athena, along with the nine muses – the minor deities who inspired literary arts.   The sides depict scenes from The Odyssey.  […]

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Hearst Castle Announces New Quick Response (QR) Code

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 […]

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