Recent News and Announcements

Hearst Castle Launches Website Tour

San Simeon, CA: California State Parks announced today the launching of the newly designed Hearst Castle® website tour highlighting gorgeous 360 degree views, and sharing some of the amazing sights and sounds that make Hearst Castle® one of America’s most… Read More

Hearst Castle Announces Spring 2009 Evening Tours

San Simeon , CA – On Friday, March 6, 2009 the Hearst Castle® Evening Tour Program will begin a new season. Visitors to the Castle will be able to experience evening reflections from the 1930’s heyday era. On most Friday… Read More

Experience “Fifty Years of Excellence” at Hearst Castle

San Simeon, CA: Hearst Castle® is nationally accredited by the American Association of Museums and is operated by California State Parks. Hearst Castle® celebrates its 50th anniversary of public tours this year on June 2, 2008. As a collaborative venture… Read More

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Hearst Castle Visitor Center

San Simeon , CA : How? On Monday, June 4, 2007, beginning at 8:00 a.m., Hearst Castle® will offer the Experience Tour free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis for this one day only. The National Geographic Theater at Hearst… Read More

Stroll The Gardens At Hearst Castle Tour 4, April 1 to October 31, 2007

San Simeon , CA – On Sunday, April 1, 2007 the Hearst Castle® Garden Tour will begin a new season. Visitors to the castle will be able to experience a spectacular display of color and fragrance during this time of… Read More

Hearst Castle Plans Visitor Center docent Recruitment

San Simeon, CA – Hearst Castle® is currently seeking docents to volunteer at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. Responsibilities include staffing the Visitor Center Exhibit and Information Center (they do not conduct tours). Docents generally work 6 four hour shifts… Read More

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    Accredited by the American Association of MuseumsHearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is accredited by the American Association of Museums.