Seconds With Steff

I wish I could remember more details…And again, CEILINGS!

My first of four tours was the Grand Rooms Tour. The scope and enormity are gobsmacking. There truly are no words. It is suggested for first time visitors, so I […]

Every tour started at The Neptune Pool so over the course of the day and four tours, I got lots of pictures and different angles.

Yes, that was William Randolph Hearst’s name for the main house… he also called the entire estate the ranch. My first picture of the day is the first picture, and […]

Although I’ve heard stories of tourist being allowed to roam freely around the property, that was no longer the case in 2022, so in between every tour, I had to […]

At the base of the mountain drive is The Hearst Castle Visitor’s Center. Parks in the parking lot and check out the center. You can buy tickets, eat lunch, and […]

Seventh grade Stephanie eventually gave way to 12th grade Stephanie (the boy was still cute but never knew I existed). When I watched Citizen Kane in Mr. Scherer’s film criticism […]

Within miles of Hearst Castle is an Elephant Seal Vista Point. Just stop to watch and listen for a while.

Big Sur is the craziest coolest drive ever! I strongly suggest going North to South, with mountains on your left and ocean on your right, through pine forests with throw […]