Archive for July, 2007
Hearst Castle ~ An Extraordinary Work Of Art
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Nestled up the coast of San Simeon is one of the most amazing pieces of architecture on the planet. It is Hearst Castle, and if you have never been there, it should be in your book of Places To See Before I Die. It was built by William Randolph Hearst, who worked 28 years building the castle until 1947. William Randolph Hearst was an important figure from the twentieth century. His name is a legend in Publishing, Politics, Hollywood, Art, and everyday American life. Legends in history were guests there- Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh, Winston Churchill, Clark Gable , Gretta Garbo- CLICK HERE to see the guest list.
The pools are my personal favorite. There is an indoor and an outdoor- the outdoor is the Neptune Pool,and the indoor is the Roman Pool. The Roman Pool is styled after an ancient Roman bath (such as the Baths of Caracalla in Rome c. 211-17 AD), and is decorated from ceiling to floor with 1″ square mosaic tiles. It makes you want to go to Rome, which is still on my list of Places To See Before I Die.
The Estate features a main house plus three guest houses, totaling 90,080 square feet.
56 Bedrooms / 41 Fireplaces / 61 Bathrooms / 19 Sitting Rooms
Square Footage:
Casa Grande: 60,645
Casa del Mar: 5,875
Casa del Monte: 2,291
Casa del Sol: 2,604
Roman Pool: 1,665
Total: 90,080 Square Feet
Fireplaces
Estate Total: 41
Bathrooms
Estate Total: 61
Casa Grande: 41
Sitting Rooms
Estate Total: 19
Bedrooms
Casa Grande: 38
Casa del Mar: 6
Casa del Monte: 4
Casa del Sol: 8
There are 5 different tours to choose from, and tickets are inexpensive- ranging from $10-$15 for kids under 17, and $20-$30 for Adults. Reservations are a MUST, and you can make them HERE.
Top California Theme Parks
Posted by: | Comments| California Top Theme Park Attractions | Annual Visits |
| Disneyland, Anaheim | 13,360,000 |
| Disney’s California Adventure | 5,630,000 |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | 5,000,000 |
| SeaWorld, San Diego | 4,000,000 |
| Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park | 3,580,000 |
| San Diego Zoo | 3,200,000 |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 3,000,000 |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia | 2,700,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | 1,947,600 |
| Paramount’s Great America, Santa Clara | 1,930,000 |
| San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park | 1,500,000 |
| Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Marine World, Vallejo | 1,450,000 |
| Legoland, Carlsbad | 1,430,000 |
Visiting Any Of These Soon? Click On The Park To Visit Their Home Page For Tickets, Hours, Directions,Deals-Etc.
Hello world!
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the birth of California Travel Adventures, your guide to the best of the best in California and abroad. This is the very first post, so let me elaborate on what the future has in store here. This site is going to be the ultimate resource to the best of the best, traveling tips, deals, freebies, etc…..as well as what to avoid, rip offs, and overrated destinations. Check back soon, and prepare to get excited about your next vacation!!
