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Facts about (Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument):
Overview of Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
La Cuesta Encantada "The Enchanted Hill" high above the ocean at San Simeon was the creation of two extraordinary individuals William Randolph Hearst and architect Julia Morgan Their collaboration which began in 1919 and continued for nearly 30 years transformed an informal hilltop campsite into the world-famous Hearst Castle -- a magnificent 115-room main house plus guesthouses pools and 8 acres of cultivated gardens The main house itself "La Casa Grande" is a grand setting for Hearsts collecti
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument):
The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is located at the foot of "The Enchanted Hill", right off Highway 1 and houses the following facilities: W.R. Hearst Exhibit, Food Services, Gift Shop, Museum Gift Shop, National Geographic Hearst Castle Theater, Ample Parking for cars and recreational vehicles. There are a few picnic tables near the parking area. California State Parks encourages visitors to take photographs provided they do so only for personal enjoyment and without the use of tripods or flash.
Contact Information:
Address:750 Hearst Castle Road San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone No:800-444-4445
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