What most people don't know, he probably had around 20 mansions, so making a place like this to house his worldwide collection of "things" was kind of natural! That and having an enormous ego. Julia Morgan, the architect, was truly amazing with what she made there!
I was there at Christmas time as gift for my family. We took all 3 tours. I felt like I was going back in time. I am sure William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies and there guests still roam the halls of this magnificent mansion My daughter was aloud to take all the pictures she wanted. Did you pick up the images of a ghost or too, you never know 😱🤔
Thank God for hard working rich people. This house was designed by Julia Morgan. She and Hearst kept hundreds of workers employed during the Great Depression. Whitemarsh Hall in Philadelphia was also a great pile that employed hundreds of Americans during the depression.
Excellent video, I was in the Army and lived in Paso Robles for a little more than a year. That was 35 years ago, I did all tours. You all did the best job, this should be a first view before you go video, if you do you will appreciate the Castle even more.
Good Video! However, instead of saying "Hearst" designed the castle and it's grounds, you should have mentioned (at least once) that it was Julia Morgan's incredible design. Hearst grew up in Europe so he knew he wanted a European castle similar to the great country estates in England, but, it was Julia Morgan who designed and created it. She will always be in history as probably the greatest female architects. When I went there, I thought the guest houses were better than the dark castle. The castle is literally like walking through an old (very dark) medieval castle with very little light shining in; as if you were in old medieval England. It's only when you go outside into the most beautiful gardens that you are reminded that you are in sunny beautiful California's Pacific Coast.
Hearst didn't grow up in Europe but traveled there extensively starting at a young age when his Mother took him on the grand tour where he learned to appreciate European architecture and antiquities!!! There is a mission style warehouse built in San Simeon along with a private pier which received items via steamer from his massive collection stored in a five story warehouse in New York.
When we visited some 2 decades ago, it was HOT. Looking at that deep blue pool, I had to ask the tour guide "What would happen if I fell in?" He responded: "You would go to jail." It was so damn hot, it was tempting!
If you go plan for the whole day & expect to pay for multiple tours ( worth it). Next time we'll eat breakfast in Moro Bay, go early, pack a picnic lunch for the parking lot between tours. Sure it costs a lot to maintain. Wheelchair tours available.
I've been there. It's very pretty. The animals are gone of course in most of the gardens. It is a nice place but I don't think I would call it Paradise.
May I interject that the Hearst family and corporation GAVE the mansion and grounds to the State of California , with just taking a very few possessions ..all the the priceless artifacts and furnishings were given to the State for all of us to admire and learn from‼️‼️‼️💥💥 let’s give credit where credit is DUE.
I have visited twice, spent hours each time--I doubt I've seen 10% of this place--fascinating!
What most people don't know, he probably had around 20 mansions, so making a place like this to house his worldwide collection of "things" was kind of natural!
That and having an enormous ego. Julia Morgan, the architect, was truly amazing with what she made there!
This castle is amazing. I have been there 3 times.
115 rooms , San Simeon CA. Big history
Thank you for sharing.
Un placer fue visitar este bello Castillo con mis amados hermanos y conocer su historia.
I was there at Christmas time as gift for my family. We took all 3 tours. I felt like I was going back in time. I am sure William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies and there guests still roam the halls of this magnificent mansion My daughter was aloud to take all the pictures she wanted. Did you pick up the images of a ghost or too, you never know 😱🤔
Thank you for narrating.
Thank God for hard working rich people. This house was designed by Julia Morgan. She and Hearst kept hundreds of workers employed during the Great Depression. Whitemarsh Hall in Philadelphia was also a great pile that employed hundreds of Americans during the depression.
Excellent video, I was in the Army and lived in Paso Robles for a little more than a year. That was 35 years ago, I did all tours. You all did the best job, this should be a first view before you go video, if you do you will appreciate the Castle even more.
Good Video! However, instead of saying "Hearst" designed the castle and it's grounds, you should have mentioned (at least once) that it was Julia Morgan's incredible design. Hearst grew up in Europe so he knew he wanted a European castle similar to the great country estates in England, but, it was Julia Morgan who designed and created it. She will always be in history as probably the greatest female architects. When I went there, I thought the guest houses were better than the dark castle. The castle is literally like walking through an old (very dark) medieval castle with very little light shining in; as if you were in old medieval England. It's only when you go outside into the most beautiful gardens that you are reminded that you are in sunny beautiful California's Pacific Coast.
Hearst didn't grow up in Europe but traveled there extensively starting at a young age when his Mother took him on the grand tour where he learned to appreciate European architecture and antiquities!!! There is a mission style warehouse built in San Simeon along with a private pier which received items via steamer from his massive collection stored in a five story warehouse in New York.
When we visited some 2 decades ago, it was HOT. Looking at that deep blue pool, I had to ask the tour guide "What would happen if I fell in?" He responded: "You would go to jail." It was so damn hot, it was tempting!
I visited 5 decades ago and the pool was so beautiful, I still remember it. Clear, blue, and impressive black line design.
So you can't swim there????
Guests & Parties at the Castle were common Hearst lived with his mistress Marion there & had very strict rules the guests had to follow!!
This place was beautiful. Even while it rains. Este lugar estaba muy bonito, hasta cuando estaba lloviendo.
If you go plan for the whole day & expect to pay for multiple tours ( worth it). Next time we'll eat breakfast in Moro Bay, go early, pack a picnic lunch for the parking lot between tours. Sure it costs a lot to maintain. Wheelchair tours available.
I've been there. It's very pretty. The animals are gone of course in most of the gardens. It is a nice place but I don't think I would call it Paradise.
It used to be
*One of my favorite places*
Beautiful 🏡💜
Incredible Tour
Really amazing
I would buy that place if I ever win a record breaking Powerball
Nice!
When the clouds flow in from the Pacific Ocean the entire Estate is above the Clouds
They all lived like kings, while the rest of the country suffered during The Depression.
Hearst Designed? Try architect Julia Morgan, no mention of this is criminal in such a piece.
@1:26 Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, HEARST and Charlie Chaplin.
@1:45 John Barrymore far left.
Not even one mention of Julia Morgan?
May I interject that the Hearst family and corporation GAVE the mansion and grounds to the State of California , with just taking a very few possessions ..all the the priceless artifacts and furnishings were given to
the State for all of us to admire and learn from‼️‼️‼️💥💥 let’s give credit where credit is DUE.