Casa Grande is the centerpiece of Hearst's San Simeon estate, and focal point of guest activities on the hilltop.

Construction on the oldest part of the structure was begun in 1922, with the design reminiscent of a church Hearst saw while traveling in Spain.

Over a twenty five year period the house expanded from 14 rooms to 115. The last section to be added was the New Wing.

Casa del Mar's four-story, southern face overlooks an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, and miles and miles of breathtaking Central California coastline.

Decorated with cast concrete ornament and glazed tile inspired by the architecture of Spain and Italy, Casa del Mar was designed by William Randolph Hearst to be the finest of the three smaller houses.

The Hearst family used this cottage as a residence on the estate during the early stages of the construction of Casa Grande.

Casa del Monte's northward view is of the Santa Lucia Mountains which cut diagonally across Hearst's San Simeon ranch.

From the sitting room the vista is of the Arroyo della Cruz, the deep canyon to the north side of La Cuesta Encantada.

Casa del Sol, with it's many terraces and large deck, cascades down the western slope of William Randolph Hearst's Enchanted Hill.

From the sitting room on the main level the view is westward over the rugged coastline along the Hearst ranchlands, dotted by the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in the distance, and splashed with golden sunsets over the Pacific.

Casa del Sol is decorated with brightly colored tile, carved wood and concrete ornament that gives the cottage a Spanish Moorish appearance.