Iconic Attraction
Our Take
Built by publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst and his architect Julia Morgan over the course of almost 30 years, Hearst Castle is an extravagant display of luxury perched on top of a hill overlooking the California coast. Take one of the many tours offered to get a view into the mind of a wealthy eccentric, and keep an eye open for the herds of feral zebras that roam along the PCH—the lone remnants of Hearst’s one-time, on-site zoo.