Hearst Castle is ranked #6 out of 11 things to do in Pismo Beach. See pictures and our review of Hearst Castle.

The shadow of Hearst Castle seems to loom over everything on California's central coast. No matter where you go in the vicinity of San Simeon and San Luis Obispo, you are likely to feel that shadow.

The holiday spirit is making a comeback at Hearst Castle. Museum technicians have been working around the clock for weeks to get the castle ready for visitors to enjoy.

Do-it-yourself exploration of Hearst Castle is part of a state parks plan to accommodate visitors while cutting the number of tour guides this summer. Starting June 27, the guided portion of tours ...

Hearst Castle in northern San Luis Obispo County is expected to reopen in March or April after an extended pandemic and renovation closure. It will open with a new museum director.

An oak tree that has grown on the hill since before Hearst Castle was built must be removed due to fungal rot, State Parks representatives said.

And while the Hearst Castle has long been a quintessential road tripping destination since opening to the public, Nitt Witt Ridge just might be the more memorable adventure.

I am surprised that Cynthia Berryman (letter, Aug. 5) expects her experience at the Getty Center to be replicated at Hearst Castle.

For Hearst, who had a passion for things medieval, the castle came ready-made with a moat, portcullis, battlements and dungeons.

Hearst Castle in northern San Luis Obispo County is expected to reopen in March or April after an extended pandemic and renovation closure. It will open with a new museum director.