3-day Hearst Castle & the Gold Coast

3-day Hearst Castle & the Gold Coast
USD $945.00
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Location: San Simeon, CA
  • Product code: Bus (A) pickup points: GR - MV - UC - LC - LF

TOUR MANAGER: Pat Brown*

In the Santa Lucia Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a magnificent 165-room estate known as Hearst Castle, nestled amongst 127 acres of gardens, terraces, and pools. Wealthy publisher William Randolph Hearst spared no expense in creating his dream home where he entertained Hollywood elite and prominent political figures. Journey through this opulent castle when you join us for a 3-day excursion that includes accommodations at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo, visits to Santa Barbara and the quaint Danish village of Solvang, beachcombing for “moonstones” at Moonstone Beach (tide permitting), five meals including dinner at the wonderfully eccentric Madonna Inn, your choice of one of three different guided tours of majestic Hearst Castle, and more.

*Tour Manager subject to change without notice.

PICKUP LOCATIONS

Grossmont Park & Ride  (GR)
Depart: 6:50 a.m. on Day 1 | Return: 7:50 p.m. on Day 3
Grossmont Park & Ride (Next to Red Lobster) – 8703 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942.
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/Qnw4jBWbQa6hCJ1h6

Mission Valley  (MV)
Depart: 7:10 a.m. on Day 1 | Return: 7:35 p.m. on Day 3
Next to In-N-Out Burger at 2005 Camino del Este, San Diego 92108.
MAP: http://g.co/maps/73qvj

University City  (UC)
Depart: 7:30 a.m. on Day 1 | Return: 7:20 p.m. on Day 3
Governor Dr. & Kantor St. - 6245 Kantor St, San Diego 92122.
MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/3S775

La Costa Park & Ride  (LC)
Depart: 8:00 a.m. on Day 1 | Return: 7:00 p.m. on Day 3
La Costa Avenue Park & Ride, East side of I-5 at 710 La Costa Ave, 92024.
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/xrXvjKBVKTQz2D97A

Lake Forest  (LF)
Depart: 9:00 a.m. on Day 1 | Return: 5:30 p.m. on Day 3
Arby's Restaurant at 23862 Bridger Rd., Lake Forest CA. 92630.
MAP: http://g.co/maps/9h7ea

Hearst Castle Tour Choices

  • Grand Rooms Tour: Recommended for first-time visitors. Tour Hearst Castle’s opulent social rooms to imagine being a guest of William Randolph Hearst. The Grand Rooms Tour is 70 minutes long and includes approximately 140 steps, both up and down, and 2/3-mile walk.
  • ON REQUEST ONLY - Upstairs Suites Tour: Ascend narrow winding staircases to explore the breathtaking libraries, guest accommodations, and Hearst's own suite. The Upstairs Suites Tour is 70 minutes long and consists of approximately 367 stairs, both up and down, and a 3/4-mile route to walk.
  • ON REQUEST ONLY - Cottages & Kitchen Tour: Step back in time to see vintages enjoyed at the Castle, the sprawling kitchen that served dozens of guests, and two of the hilltop's sumptuously furnished guest cottages. The Cottages & Kitchen Tour is 70 minutes long and consists of approximately 193 stairs, both up and down, and a 3/4-mile route to walk.

Activity Level: High

Considerable walking and/or numerous steps involved, possibly on uneven surfaces. No elevators are present at destination. It may be challenging for persons with mobility restrictions to fully participate in the tour experience. 

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, AND CHANGE FEES:  A deposit of $150 per person is required to secure your booking, with the final balance due 45 days prior to departure. You will receive a payment request email one week prior to ensure your payment is processed by your scheduled due date.

For this trip you may cancel your reservation 45 or more days prior to the tour’s departure date to receive a refund, less a $100 per person processing fee. Alternatively, you can avoid cancellation fees by moving your funds to another tour, or we can issue a voucher for the full amount of your payment for use on any future motor coach excursion. Passenger name changes, deviations, or other changes made by the passenger after the final payment deadline has passed will be assessed a $50 per person change fee plus any fees incurred by the service providers. No refunds, transfers or credits will be issued for any reason on reservations canceled after the cancellation deadline. Reservations made after the cancellation deadline has passed must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made and are non-refundable and non-transferable at that time. No refunds for failure to board the bus at the assigned time and place. Guests who choose to depart from a tour in progress, or who are denied re-boarding for violating safety protocols, are responsible for their own safety, transportation, and any expenses incurred. Unused portions of a tour are non-refundable. If DayTripper Tours cancels a tour, you are entitled to a full refund without penalty. Please allow 14 days for check and credit card refunds.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT – At DayTripper Tours, we recommend you purchase insurance to help protect against unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss, or even sudden sickness or injury, all of which could impact your excursion. In today’s ever-changing travel environment, you can relax and enjoy your trip with the security of knowing you are covered by a travel protection plan for those unexpected circumstances. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plan please review the 360° Group Choice Plus flyer. Please note: your policy must be purchased on or before the date you submit your final payment for the tour in order to be eligible for the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver. Click here if you would like to enroll in a plan. You will also receive this link in your emailed tour confirmation in order to purchase the insurance on your own after your tour is confirmed.