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Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast.

Hearst Castle is a photo spot in Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast, United States: 9 photographs on Photerra, each pinned about where it was taken, around 35.6852, -121.1682. Most were shot in the midday.

9photographs of this place
8distinct views
35.6852, -121.1682where to stand (approx.)

Where to stand

35.6852, -121.1682

Coordinates are about where the photograph was taken — the medoid of this place’s pins, at 4 decimals (~11 m). Approximate by design, and not an official gazetteer position.

When people shoot it

Of 7 photographs with a capture time, 4 in the midday, 3 in the afternoon (the camera's local clock).

  • 4 midday
  • 3 afternoon
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Most of the dated photographs were taken in Oct.

From the 7 dated photographs people added in the app, on the camera's own clock. Archive photography is not counted here.

Every dot is a photograph of Hearst Castle, pinned about where it was taken. Get the app to open the live, tappable map.

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Photographs of Hearst Castle

9 photos · 8 distinct views
Roman-style indoor pool with blue mosaic tiles, Greek key patterns, and classical sculptures at Hearst Castle. — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Roman-style indoor pool with blue mosaic tiles, Greek key patterns, and classical sculptures at Hearst Castle.
Ornate coffered ceiling with detailed tapestries and classical sculptures in Hearst Castle's grand interior room. — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Ornate coffered ceiling with detailed tapestries and classical sculptures in Hearst Castle's grand interior room.
Hearst Castle's white limestone facade and ornate towers framed by palm trees under clear sky, viewed from ground level. — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Hearst Castle's white limestone facade and ornate towers framed by palm trees under clear sky, viewed from ground level.
Ornate indoor pool with blue mosaic tiles, gilded architectural details, and classical columns at Hearst Castle. — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Ornate indoor pool with blue mosaic tiles, gilded architectural details, and classical columns at Hearst Castle.
Classical Roman bath interior with blue mosaic walls, ornate columns, and sculptural details illuminated by mushroom… — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Classical Roman bath interior with blue mosaic walls, ornate columns, and sculptural details illuminated by mushroom…
Historic dining hall at Hearst Castle with ornate wooden ceiling, heraldic banners, and long table set with candelabras. — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Historic dining hall at Hearst Castle with ornate wooden ceiling, heraldic banners, and long table set with candelabras.
Ornate interior hall at Hearst Castle with coffered ceiling, tapestries, and classical sculptures displayed on walls… — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Ornate interior hall at Hearst Castle with coffered ceiling, tapestries, and classical sculptures displayed on walls…
Ornate wooden coffered ceiling with decorative reliefs and Renaissance-style religious frescoes displayed on interior… — Hearst Castle, Big Sur & the Highway 1 Coast
Ornate wooden coffered ceiling with decorative reliefs and Renaissance-style religious frescoes displayed on interior…

Photo descriptions are written by a model from the photograph itself; the place names and coordinates are not.

What travelers shoot here: history & culture · architecture · landmarks · art — most photographed in October.

Good to know

Hearst Castle, the quick version.

Where do you stand to photograph Hearst Castle?

About 35.6852, -121.1682 — the medoid of the pins on this page, at 4 decimals (~11 m). It is where the photographs were taken, not an official gazetteer position, and it is approximate by design.

When is the best time to photograph Hearst Castle?

Of 7 photographs with a capture time, 4 in the midday, 3 in the afternoon (the camera's local clock). Most of the dated photographs were taken in Oct. The app filters every spot by time of day, including golden hour.

How do I get to Hearst Castle?

Open the spot in the Photerra app and tap once to launch Apple Maps, Google Maps, Uber or Lyft with the coordinates — or use the map links above.

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