Back to Home page Activities Overview Ag/Eco Tours Biking Tours Driving Tours Hearst Castle Kid-Friendly Fun Nightlife & Entertainment Ocean Sports Path of History Recreation Weddings Free things to do Spas Walking Tours Hike SLO Upcoming Events in SLO The National Geographic Theater (located at Hearst Castle) Chamber Members Offering Related Goods & Services Limousine Services Rental Car Service Tour Operators North Coast Restaurants	Hearst Castle “Where Hollywood stars and the San Francisco elite were brought together by perhaps the only man colossal enough to stand astride both worlds.” — Sunset magazine Imagine a sprawling castle with golden swimming pools overlooking extensive ranchlands and a rugged coastline. Now imagine that you can find it on California's Central Coast. Welcome to Hearst Castle, the media-mogul mansion that is now a state park. Publishing powerhouse William Randolph Hearst's historic and extensive lifestyle turned this beautiful landscap into the must-see landmark reminiscent of a bygone era. See what it was like to live like a 1920s high-roller or classic movie star by visiting Hearst Castle, just a short drive up the coast from San Luis Obispo. Read below for more information on this stunning American castle. Visiting and Tours Call ParkNet at 1-800-444-4445 or visit www.hearstcastle.org for tour tickets or call/visit  the SLO Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center (805) 781-2777 10am-5pm, 1039 Chorro Street in downtown SLO. There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens. Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors. The castle is located 45 miles north of San Luis Obispo, so be sure to leave SLO at least an hour before your scheduled tour time. Ceilings from monasteries, Byzantine tapestries, Spanish and Italian art, fireplaces from Gothic castles and Egyptian statues serve as proof of Hearst's undying dedication to making his home a palace like no other The Enchanted Hill Hearst's La Cuesta Encantada - The Enchanted Hill - is home to the newspaper magnate's Hearst Castle, now a public museum.  From the plans of renowned architect Julia Morgan, craftsmen labored nearly 28 years on the magnificent 250,000 acre estate that included 12 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, 165 rooms in four houses and even a zoo. Located at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center, The National Geographic Theater is must see! Its iWERKS screen is eight time the size of conventional movie screens and the theater is equipped with 7-channel digital surround sound, giving you a most amazing experience while viewing the breathtaking images presented in the film. Visit www.ngtheater.com for additional information.