Guests of the Castle
Over the years many guests have visited Hearst Castle but we'll narrow the list down to the more renowned.
Entertainment Industry
- Lew Ayres
- Lionel and John Barrymore
- Ralph Bellamy
- Charlie Chaplin
- Gary Cooper
- Joan Crawford
- Dolores del Rio
- Marie Dressler
- Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
- Errol Flynn
- Clark Gable
- Greta Garbo
- John Gilbert
- Cary Grant
- Jean Harlow
- Buster Keaton
- Carole Lombard
- Beatrice Lillie
- Harold Lloyd
- Harpo Marx
- Louis B. Mayer
- Joel McCrea
- Colleen Moore
- David Niven
- Mary Pickford
- Dick Powell
- Hal Roach
- Norma Shearer
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Norma Talmadge
- Robert Taylor
- Irving Thalberg
- Jack Warner
Political Leaders
- Winston Churchill
- Calvin Coolidge
- New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker
Journalists and Literary Figures
- Irving Cobb
- Hedda Hopper
- Louella Parsons
- George Bernard Shaw
Other Notables
- Charles Lindbergh
- Howard Hughes
Gardens and Vistas - The Self Guided Tour
Now you can experience Hearst Castle much like one of Mr. Hearst’s guests might have. Walk the esplanade, stroll through the gardens, or just relax on one of the terraces and soak in the magnificent views that until now only few have had the chance. More Information
Now you can experience Hearst Castle much like one of Mr. Hearst’s guests might have. Walk the esplanade, stroll through the gardens, or just relax on one of the terraces and soak in the magnificent views that until now only few have had the chance. More Information
California State Parks manages more than 270 park units.
SLO State Parks is an integral part of the California State Parks system.
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is accredited by the American Association of Museums.