📷 Photo by Mike Hsieh on UnsplashHearst Castle
San Simeon, CA
A hilltop estate with 165 rooms and the marble Neptune Pool. Tours must be booked, and the bus ride up the hill is part of the show.
- Nearest town
- San Simeon, CA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.6852, -121.1682
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Hearst Castle?
Hearst Castle is in San Simeon, CA, at GPS 35.6852, -121.1682. It is about 37 mi from King City.
Can you camp near Hearst Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is San Simeon Creek Campground, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 51 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hearst Castle?
Hearst Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Highway 1: San Francisco to Santa Monica.
What is there to see near Hearst Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery (5 mi), Kirk Creek Campground (28 mi), Madonna Inn (40 mi) and McWay Falls (43 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hearst Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)