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Hearst Castle Opens Doors to Tourists at San Simeon
A San Simeon feature recalls William Randolph Hearst's vast estate La Cuesta Encantada and La Casa Grande. It notes the planned public tours next year, the 120 acre estate given to California, architectural wonders, historic rules for guests, and the site’s wartime use. It highlights guest houses La Casa Del Mar La Casa Del Sol and La Casa Del Monte, plus pools, tapestries, and a private zoo once on the grounds.
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