Friends of Hearst Castle

News and Press Releases

Piedras Blancas Light Station
Lighthouses have been a part of our maritime history for many centuries. As aides to navigation for ships along the coast, they were a welcome sight and sound to mariners in ascertaining their locations before the age of modern navigational systems with satellites and global positioning systems. Read More...

50th Golden Anniversary - A Friendly Opportunity to
Experience Hearst Castle®
Friends of Hearst Castle, a nonprofit cooperating association affiliated with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, proudly announces a year of celebration to commemorate 50 years of public tours. Read More...

MBNMS Coastal Discovery Center Now Open!
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Discovery Center is now open to visitors at San Simeon Bay. Read More...

Friends Sponsors Tours for Youth Groups.
As part of its commitment to education—and the role Hearst Castle can play in the lives of at-risk youth—FHC sponsored two groups for inspirational afternoons at the museum. Read More...

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Holiday Feast, Enchanted Evening and Twilight on the Terrace.

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