A Brief Guide to Hearst Castle in San Simeon California

Guest Author — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:36:36 +0000

Hearst Castle is a must see destination when visiting California. There are plenty of historic homes to visit but Hearst Castle is the premier stop when you’re on the west coast. Read on for a guide to Hearst Castle! William Randall Hearst, an American Newspaper Magnate, inherited a 250,000 acre ranch from his mother on her death in 1919. He proceeded to build Hearst Castle later in 1919 and this magnificent home was finally completed in 1947. It started out as a moderate campsite and quickly morphed into a great estate with a 60,000+ square foot main house featuring 56...

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A Brief Guide to Hearst Castle in San Simeon California