hearst castle? what tours?

[steveo3002]

planning a trip to hearst castle in april

any suggestions on what 2x tours we should take ?

we'd like to see the flash pools , not realy into artwork too much

[davepoth]

Be advised that California Route 1 has a section closed indefinitely due to a big landslip. You'll have to go inland for a bit.

[steveo3002]

hmm yeh i saw that on the website, assumed it would clear soon

any ideas on a route from the south

[davepoth]

steveo3002 said:

hmm yeh i saw that on the website, assumed it would clear soon

any ideas on a route from the south

Coming up from the south should be no problem, Big Sur proper is all north of Hearst Castle. I never went there but drove past on my way down from SF.

[K50 DEL]

I'm intensly jealous, Hearst was the highlight of the 6 state, 6000 mile, 3 week road trip I did in 2009
It's worth the flight all on its own and I am determined to return.

If you've not been before, you must do Tour 1 (the basic initiation tour) without it, the other tours will mean little and it also includes the video in the welcome centre.
(don't dismiss this video, see it before you do the tour if you can, it is nearly worth the admission on its own, if you have SWMBO with you, ensure kleenex are present, she will need them)

The second tour is a bit more down to personal choice, personally I would do either tour 3 or the evening tour (both if you can)

Remember to book tickets in advance, they sell out quickly at busy times.
You can get them through the website at www.hearstcastle.com

Enjoy your tours, I can't recommend the place enough!

[K50 DEL]

Oh, and the pools are simply epic!

[steveo3002]

thanks

its showing no evening tours for our day , did fancy that one

[K50 DEL]

steveo3002 said:

thanks

its showing no evening tours for our day , did fancy that one

It's amazing how far in advance they book up, even off-season.
I went at the start of May, booked my tour in March and it was touch and go then!

If you want some other ideas of things to do in the area, I did a trip report of the whole trip at

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.ph...

Hearst Castle is on page 5, but it was a circular trip so the earlier pages might be relevant as well!

[Puggit]

We stayed in Sam Simeon, and got the first tour of the day. The castle as empty - it was great

[FUBAR]

What dates are you out there Steve? We're out there same time by the sound of it, flying in to LAX. Do I have to buy a PH t-shirt and try for a spotted?

By the sound of it I need to get booking Hearst Castle tour tickets.

Edited by FUBAR on Saturday 19th March 21:05

[steveo3002]

were in cali 1st-20th

planning to drive up there on the 13th , visit the castle 14th

[FUBAR]

Spooky! 6th to 20th here (not on the Virgin flight back by chance?). Looking at Hearst about the 12th.

[steveo3002]

yeah 5pm ish flight back with virgin

have you been before ? if you need any help ive been a fair bit over the years , was only there in oct

[FUBAR]

Ah, we are on the 7pm one.

Very kind offer Steve...YHM