📜 Historic estate and museum, designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst. 🔍 Features 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, pools, and an exotic zoo. # Why Go 🏰 Explore an opulent castle with lavish art 🌳 Wander vast gardens and admire unique architecture 🏊 See the famous Neptune and Roman Pools 🦓 Spot zebras roaming the grounds 🏞️ Enjoy magnificent vistas from The Enchanted Hill # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Considerable walking and stairs on tours ⚠️ Neptune Pool may be closed for repairs 🚫 Tripods not allowed on hilltop 🚫 Flash photography not allowed inside buildings # Cost 💰 Daytime tours $35-$40 for adults, $18-$23 for children; Julia Morgan tour $110. # Hours 🕒 Daily 9:00 am, last tour 3:20 pm (later in summer); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. # Getting There 🚌 Bus ride to the castle from the visitor center is mandatory (approx. 15 minutes). 🅿️ Ample parking at visitor center, vehicle day use free. 🐕 Dogs allowed only in parking lot. 🚻 Restrooms available at visitor center and on hilltop. ♿ Accessibly designed tours available.