Ballot proposal would mandate car fee for st... Nov 4, 2009
In return, in-state motorists would get unlimited parking at state parks and beaches - except for certain tours, such as ones at Hearst Castle and the Ano Nuevo elephant seals preserve in San Mateo County. Campgrounds, sites designated for off-highway vehicles and boat launches would still charge fees. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sand man, bring me a castle Nov 1, 2009
Hearst Castle, San Simeon ... 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon (San Luis Obispo County) ... The dungeon has been converted into a game room, and the Grand Room features soft kane stone from Europe originally imported for Hearst Castle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Get away to Monterey for $150.20 O/W Sep 17, 2009
The "Hearst Castle" package, valid on Monday-Wednesday arrivals (slightly higher for Thursday-Sunday arrivals), includes two tickets to Hearst Castle, two tickets to the Monterey Aquarium, breakfast for two, hotel parking and Queen accommodations. Rates are from $189, single or double occupancy, on stays through Oct. 31 (blackout: Sept. 18-20; Oct 8-11). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Sampling Julia Morgan's work at Asilomar Aug 31, 2009
I became a lifelong fan of Julia Morgan's architecture in elementary school, when my father took me to Hearst Castle. The first woman to get a civil engineering degree at UC Berkeley and the first to become a professional architect in California, she was the one who realized newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst's visions of majesty. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Close out summer with a last-minute deal Aug 26, 2009
Nearby sights worth seeing include Hearst Castle, plus a childrens museum and zoo. Labor Day weekend features continuous live music, including a final summer send-off concert on Monday, plus nightly wine-tastings for adults while the kids enjoy sno-cones. (MSNBC -- Travel)
People Meter Aug 19, 2009
Their handsome red-brick building at Page and Laguna streets was designed in the 1920s by prolific Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan as a residential and recreational center for young, working-class women. Japanese Zen priest Shunryu Suzuki Roshi took over the space in the 1960s after finding San Francisco full of bright, serious newcomers to Zen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police Report, July 29-Aug.5 Aug 13, 2009
DUI/DWI reported near the intersection of Hearst Castle Way and Coit Road. Forgery/Counterfeit reported in the 600 block of Krona Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
California's Hearst Castle Aug 11, 2009
Mention of Hearst Castle, the palatial estate that Hearst spent 28 years perfecting, is likewise liable to elicit thoughts of Citizen Kane s Xanadu. Wrongly, says Hoyt Fields, museum director of Hearst Castle ... Hearst Castle s oldest piece is an Egyptian statue from the 18th dynasty (1550-1292 BC), and other notable pieces include an 1810 Antonio Canova marble sculpture of Venus, believed lost for 70 years, and a 14th-century Duccio di Buoninsegna painting. (Suite101.com)
Photos: Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 2002 Jeroboam Fetches $12,000 at Central Coast Wine Classic Jul 28, 2009
Other festivities during the weekend included an exquisite dinner at Hearst Castle, California's architectural landmark, where guests were served Cristal Brut 2002, and a Champagne Louis Roederer Seminar, where 100 guests tasted through the full line of cuvees at the Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Since its founding in 1776, the House of Champagne Louis Roederer () philosophy is defined first and foremost by the art of Champagne making. (PR Newswire)
10 BEST HOTELS RIGHT NOW Jun 30, 2009
Founded in 1907, the 500-plus-room pile was designed by Hearst Castle mastermind Julia Morgan. It has neoclassical common areas (Corinthian columns, alabaster walls) and roomy suites with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and a neutral color scheme. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Take back our parks Jun 30, 2009
State budget puts Hearst Castle at risk. Eighty percent of California state parks -- even Hearst Castle, a major tourist draw for San Luis Obispo County -- would close under a budget proposal unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Hearst Castle, one of the most popular parks in the system, does not earn enough money to cover its costs and is vulnerable to closure for that reason, Stearns said. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Your perfect spot Jun 29, 2009
Starting out in Los Angeles, make stops at the Getty Villa and the picturesque town of Ojai before ending up at the iconic Hearst Castle, overlooking the Pacific in San Simeon. Or maybe an urban excursion is more your speed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Panel seeks to save services from governor's ax Jun 17, 2009
Taxpayers would get free vehicle admission to state parks in return for the $15, though admission would still be charged at sites such as Hearst Castle at San Simeon and the Railroad Museum in Sacramento. Lawmakers increased the vehicle license fee from 0. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Family getaways for Independence Day Jun 16, 2009
Why: Because this kid-friendly cliffside resort offers luxurious accommodations and beachfront access, plus a super location near Hearst Castle, a childrens museum, hiking trails, and zoo. This year marks the third year of the resorts popular July 4th luau, with events planned such as hula dancing, watermelon eating contests, relay races, and more. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Baja's tourism pros say 'Come on down' Jun 16, 2009
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State parks face guv's budget ax Jun 2, 2009
It includes the most popular tourist spots that garner fees for camping and parking, including Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach and Clear Lake. But fees would be increased at each park to cover the loss of funding from the state. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Back To The Future May 24, 2009
Also of particular note is the rehabilitated pool, a smaller version of the opulent pools at Hearst Castle in San Simeon (both homes were the work of architect Julia Morgan). A small visitors center in the adjacent Georgian-style Marion Davies Guest House features blown-up photographs from the site's heyday; some feature Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Cary Grant. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
One Lump Or Two? Apr 19, 2009
Situated in a modest 1890s schoolteacher's house, and just a few miles from the stately Hearst Castle, this cozy retreat makes everything but fancy cakes in its own kitchen and serves an extensive Royal Tea and smaller Cream Tea all day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Wayne E. Burnett Apr 18, 2009
After his military career, he worked for the Department of Parks and Recreation at Hearst Castle and Monterey State Park in California. He retired after 20 years with the state of California. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Editorial: Plundered art finds its home Apr 13, 2009
California is returning three paintings hanging at Hearst Castle that once were the property of a Jewish couple forced to flee Nazi Germany in the 1930s ... The paintings have hung at Hearst Castle ever since ... The story of the Oppenheimer paintings at Hearst Castle offers both sober and heartwarming lessons. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Infotainment Apr 11, 2009
Californias Hearst Castle will return two Italian Renaissance paintings auctioned by German Nazis that made their way into the collection of U.S. newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, officials said on Thursday. The paintings originally belonged to Jakob and Rosa Oppenheimer, Jewish owners. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Hearst Castle paintings given to owners' heirs Apr 11, 2009
Hearst Castle paintings given to owners' heirs. Article:Hearst Castle paintings given to owners' heirs:/c/a/2009/04/10/BAVI170KDR.DTL Article:Hearst Castle paintings given to owners' heirs:/c/a/2009/04/10/BAVI170KDR.DTL ... Hearst Castle paintings given to owners' heirs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
California returns 'looted art' Apr 11, 2009
Copies of two of the paintings will stay on display at Hearst Castle along with the original of the third painting belonging to the couple ... Millions have seen the paintings hanging in a bedroom suite at Hearst Castle, a 165-room palace built by Mr Hearst in 1919 and donated to the state of California in the 1970s. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Art Returned To Heirs Of Holocaust Victims Apr 11, 2009
-- Two Renaissance paintings that have been on display for decades at Hearst Castle will be returned Friday to the heirs of Jewish art dealers who fled Nazi Germany and later died in concentration camps ... "It brings back that remembrance of that terrible time in our history when these atrocities were done," said Hoyt Fields, director of the Hearst Castle museum ... A third painting, of Venus and Cupid attributed to the school of Venetian artist Paris Bordonen, will remain at Hearst Castle... (KSBW 8, CA)
3 Nazi-confiscated works found at Hearst Castle Apr 9, 2009
Two of the three paintings, visible to guests and millions of tourists at Hearst Castle since 1935, will be returned Friday to the heirs of the rightful owners, both of whom died during the war, one in the death camp at Auschwitz ... The other painting - "Venus and Cupid," by Paris Bordone - will remain at Hearst Castle and, along with photographic reproductions of the other pieces, be used in an exhibit in which docents will explain how the Nazis confiscated Jewish possessions ... "It brings to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Twins' Turn Inn Around Mar 13, 2009
Hearst Castle is less than a half hour north and San Luis Obispo an equal distance south; Paso Robles' wine country is a quick jaunt over the hills. Good to know. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
More to do in beachside Cayucos Mar 13, 2009
If you're inspired to venture farther afield, Cambria and Morro Bay are less than 15 minutes away, while Hearst Castle and San Luis Obispo are each less than a half-hour drive. Cayucos also is a great alternative base for the burgeoning wine region around Paso Robles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Valley artist puts familiar California sites in his version of Mother Goose tales Mar 5, 2009
But adults might recognize familiar scenes, such as Hearst Castle, the Mojave Desert and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. (The book also includes a guide in the back that describes the animals, plants and places depicted on each page. (Fresno Bee)
Hearst Castle tours relive estate's heyday Mar 2, 2009
Hearst Castle tours relive heyday. One of the world's great testaments to fantasy, Hearst Castle, is at its fantastic best during evening tours offered only in spring and fall ... 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Developer buys late financier's mansion Feb 19, 2009
"More than once people have said it was like a little mini Hearst castle," Sullivan said. Former Phoenix Suns player Shawn Marion lived in the house for a short time while Coles owned it, Sullivan said. (AZCentral -- Business)
La Bellasera: your Paso Robles pied-a-terre Feb 13, 2009
San Luis Obispo is a half hour away and Hearst Castle about a 40-minute drive. Good to know. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Forget Europe America has its own castles Feb 7, 2009
Regal treasures range from Hearst Castle to Iolani Palace. Craig Aurness/Hearst Castle/CA Park Service/CorbisQuite possibly the nations most famous castle, William Randolph Hearst went to great lengths to bring back the best of European architecture most notably ceilings from churches and monasteries which were pieced back together in California to create his highly eclectic Central Coast getaway. (MSNBC -- Travel)
