Hearst Castle, designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst on the Central Coast above San Simeon, takes private events by state permit, with the Neptune Pool and terraces as settings for up to 250 seated guests.
Groundbreaking was in 1919 and building continued until 1947, with architect Julia Morgan working alongside William Randolph Hearst for more than twenty years. The main house, Casa Grande, has towers modelled on a church in Ronda, Spain, and the estate also includes guesthouses, gardens and the Neptune Pool, which Hearst had rebuilt three times before he was satisfied. The Hearst family gave the castle to the State of California in 1958, and it is now run as a state historical monument.
Because of the terms of that gift, which limit use to educational, interpretive and philanthropic purposes that benefit the castle, weddings are possible but conditional. The state lists private events such as weddings and anniversaries as allowed if they meet its requirements and do not clash with the regular tour schedule, and most events held here are fundraisers.
Enquire about Hearst Castle →Private events at Hearst Castle require approval from California State Parks and typically have an educational, interpretive or philanthropic purpose benefiting the Castle. Contact the events team to confirm current eligibility requirements for private weddings.
Permit applications are accepted no sooner than one year before the event date. A minimum of 16 weeks' advance notice is required.
The castle is at 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, California, on the coast approximately 250 miles south of San Francisco and 250 miles north of Los Angeles.
There is no guest accommodation at the Castle itself. The San Simeon and Cambria areas have a range of hotels within a short drive.
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