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Getting to Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is located on the majestic Central Coast of California. Nestled in the hills at San Simeon, the Castle sits halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is approximately a five hour drive from either of these metropolitan areas. Be sure to check local road conditions.

Mileage
Hearst Castle is located on California Highway 1, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Approximately 230 miles.

From Los Angeles
Take U.S. Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo, then California Highway 1 north about 39 miles. (approximately 4.5 hours).

From San Francisco
Take U.S. 101 south to California Highway 46, then west on 46 to California Highway 1 and north about 13 miles (250 miles total, approximately 5 hours).

From Monterey
Take California Highway 1 South (about 93 miles) to Hearst Castle. Please allow extra time for Highway 1 which is windy and narrow. Or take Highway 68 East to Highway 101 South then Highway 46 West to California Highway 1 North to the Castle, about 130 miles total.

Location
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452-9740


Mileage to Hearst Castle
Bakersfield 170 miles
Big Sur 65 miles
Carmel 90 miles
Fresno 165 miles
Las Vegas 455 miles
Los Angeles 250 miles
Monterey
   via HWY 1: 93 miles
   via HWY 101: 130 miles
Morro Bay 26 miles
Paso Robles 42 miles
Pismo Beach: 49 miles
Sacramento 320 miles
Santa Cruz 183 miles
San Diego 360 miles
San Francisco 250 miles
San Jose 200 miles
San Luis Obispo 43 miles
Santa Barbara 150 miles
Solvang 100 miles
Ventura 180 miles
Yosemite 270 miles
All mileage is approximate.




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