Hearst Castle in San Simeon overlooks the California Central Coast, about 40 miles north of San Luis Obispo and about 250 miles south of San Francisco.

Hearst Castle - California Central Coast

Have you taken one of the tours? Tell us about it!

My husband took one of those tours. He was fascinated by the history of this place. There are several tours so you have to either invest the time to go through them all or plan subsequent visits.

I myself have not taken a tour but you have just inspired me to do so!

Yes, it is inspiring - I've taken 2 of the tours in different years so have gotten to see the main tour and the garden tour. I loved them both. The outdoor views are outstanding, too.