Hearst Castle
The palatial country house of the late media mogul William Randolph Hearst lies 1600 feet above the Pacific Ocean on California's Central Coast. Originally built by architect Julia Morgan as a family retreat, it quickly became a playground of the rich and famous during its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s. Hearst built the nation's largest media empire, including more than two dozen newspapers in major cities nationwide, magazines, wire and photo services, newsreels, radio stations and film production. His ventures in business and movies brought him in close contact with movie stars and luminaries of their time. Hearst Castle provided the perfect west coast venue to bring these groups together for socializing, rest, and relaxation.
Hearst Castle Architect: Julia Morgan / STEAM
Connecting With Ancient Civilizations At Hearst Castle
Madonna and Child with Two Angels - The Art at the Castle
Maiolicaware Vase - The Art at the Castle
Hearst Castle - Lower South Duplex
Unsung Hero - Francisco Estrada - Ranch Manager & Friend
Hearst Castle - Let's talk Construction!
Unsung Hero - Camille Solon - Artisan Painter and Interior Decorator
Descending Night - Art at the Castle
California State Parks Week 2023 at Hearst Castle! Today's topic is Climate Resilience in Parks.
Charles Chaplin - Actor, Comedian, Producer and Writer - Famous Guest at Hearst Castle
Chariot of Minerva - Art at the Castle
Unsung Heroes - Steve Zegar - Taxi Service
Chasubles - Exploring the Castle
Gertrude Ederle - Olympic Champion - Famous Guests of W.R. Hearst
Armorial Tapestry Wall Hanging - Art at the Castle
Unsung Heroes - Warren McClure - Architectural Draftsman
Tour the Hearst Castle Kitchen - Exploring the Castle
Cary Grant - Hollywood Heart Throb - Famous Guest at Hearst Castle
Art Deco Dancer - Art at the Castle
Unsung Heroes -Norman Rotanzi - Grounds Superintendent
Greta Garbo - Hollywood Movie Star - Famous Guest at Hearst Castle
Vargueno - Art at the Castle
Introduction to Unsung Heroes of Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle Collection Highlight Antonio Canova 'Venus Italica'
Dogs in Art at Hearst Castle
The Art Vaults at Hearst Castle
Conchita Sepulveda Chapman Pignatelli - Famous Guest at Hearst Castle
Maliolicaware Vase - Art at the Castle
Unsung Hero - Ed Trinkkeller - Iron Worker and Artist