The Wildly Excessive History Of Hollywood’s Party Castle

Of all the places celebrities partied during Hollywood's Golden Age, one of the most popular was more than four hours north of Tinseltown. Movie stars and others among Hollywood's most famous drinkers often attended parties at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA, owned by publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. While Hearst's enormous hillside estate may have inspired the somber epic Citizen Kane, what went on behind the walls of the real castle had a more playful and fun tone - at least until Hearst ran out of money.

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[rickkiebiech]

This narrator is the gold standard on YouTube.

[NASCARFAN]

"Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more interesting." - William Randolph Hearst

[ATF_CA]

In 2023 I took 6 different tours of Hearst Castle. The place in unimaginably packed with antiquities and the ceilings in each room are different and incredibly intricate. Both the Roman and Neptune pools are sights to behold. If you're someone with an 'eye for detail' then you'll love visiting. From the kitchen to the bathrooms, everything is amazing. Also, don't forget there's three guest houses that are located in front of the castle

[Yabroproductions]

I worked at Hearst castle 25yrs ago… quick version my friend and I got to work, opened a barn full of Hearst’s personal belongings(cloth’s, books, linens etc) found a chest of photos of woman signed to William Hearst thanking him for a great weekend!! So rad

[lottikokonut]

I've been to this place. you need an more than an entire day to really appreciate the whole place. It's really grand but not a "home"

[maryannszedetzki]

It's a treasure, a by-gone era, that will never come again. Left for us to enjoy.

[magnificus]

Having been there many, many times, it is truly spectacular, everyone should visit. And yes, GREAT narrator!

[AnotherTaco.YesPlease]

Have been to the castle many times. My mother loved it. My favourite part were the tapestries. Their size and beauty blew me away as a child.

[noelmiles]

Place Is Absolutely
Gorgeous.. Marble
Pool... Just Beautiful Part of
Cali. Worth the Drive.🎉💗

[carlupthegrove]

I've been there twice... and as a CA resident I expect I'll go again.... It may be a monument to excess but it is spectacular.

[Yeoldelole]

PLEASE NEVER LOSE THIS NARRATOR EVER WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[mostly_insane]

Not sure if you’ve already done it, but Patty Hearst deserves an episode of her own.

[pedroballadares]

Here’s the Voice, thanks for keep him on !!😊👍🏼

[nothingseehere.goaway]

I would've been disappointed if he didn't quipped that "oh my!" after listing all the animals. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Joe-nheq]

I just visited Hearst Castle. Honestly, it’s the most surreal landmark I’ve ever been to. Just imagine living in such extreme opulence. Art work being flown in from around the world to your estate, private zoos, luxury everything…
All during during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression

[TheElusiveReality]

idk if it's that his quips are spontaneous or if hes just working with the writers long enough that they work well together, but this narrator has the best delivery of those little quips and jokes after the facts, perfectly dry

[professorsprout]

I've been there twice. Same feeling both times I desperately wanted to swim in the same pool that Johnny Wisemiller or Tarzan swam in.They will tell you how Johnny, who was an Olympic swimmer gave his great Tarzan yodel from a nearby roof and jumped in. Its hot and dry there in the summer and you just ache to plop into that pool its massive. I wasn't aware of all the other structures. I think our tour is restricted. Its really fun to see and he reconstructed a hearth from a French castle. I would be wary of camping out with tigers they might get out and wander. One really cool thing is I was allowed to just sit by the pool as long as I wanted. When I came when I was little I remember being managed and velvet ropes. But now you can sit around if you want outside only. I imagined Cary Grant working on his fabulous tan. One day maybe when I'm really old I'm jumping in that damn pool.

[CyndiGreen-qb]

Scottys castle in Death Valley was quite the party place. Extremely interesting history and is beautiful

[chawndramerrickthomas]

I had the honor to visit Hurst Castle twice with my grandmother. She grew up in a small town just south of the castle. Beautiful memories 💖

[milleijones]

I toured the castle with my parents when I was a child. Don't remember too much about it except for an indoor fountain that flowed over some brightly colored tiles. Beautiful effect! Also remember seeing the remaining parts of the zoo.