Visiting Hearst Castle gives you a pleasurable glimpse into the life of the rich and famous. The visitor's center includes an IMAX theater where you get to see a 40 minute presentation on W.R. Hearst and his ""castle"". The cost of the movie is included in the tour.
There are several tours to choose from and each shows you different parts of the castle. We took the ""Experience Tour"". From the castle, you have an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean and miles of coastline (and hills). The whole operation is run well and it was a a very pleasant experience.
The tour isn't cheap. I probably wouldn't bring kids to this....
Pros: A Fabulous Place, A Beautiful View, Nicely Set Up
Cons: A Bit Expensive, Can't Run Loose
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