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The California Welcome Center Pismo Beach
333 Five Cities Dr Ste 100
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-5001

Phone: (805) 773-7924
Fax: (805) 773-4686
Email: info.pismobeach@visitcwc.com

Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm / Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm

Just off Highway 101
From the North Exit - Five Cities Drive
From the South Exit - 4th Street
12 miles south of San Luis Obispo
20 miles north of Santa Maria
75 miles north of Santa Barbara

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Astonishing Hearst Castle on the Central Coast

Tour opulent rooms, lavish gardens, and ornate pools.

Hearst Castle , the 28-year-long project of architect Julia Morgan for newspaper king William Randolph Hearst, is a testament to over-the-top architecture--and opulence. Saying that the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement.

To walk through some of the 165 rooms, book one of four different tours (in spring, a special evening tour is added). Don't miss the indoor Roman Pool, decorated with gold tile and eight statues of Roman gods, goddesses, and heroes. If you're on the grounds at dusk, aim to catch the spectacular sunset view from the terrace near the outdoor Neptune Pool.

If you prefer the do-it-yourself approach, take a self-guided tour of the estate’s gardens and Neptune Pool, and stroll walkways and grounds at your own pace. Self-guided tour times start after regular guided tours have ended for the day and last until sunset. Helpful guides remain on site to answer any questions and give insights on sculptures, gardens, and landscape.

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» Festival Mozaic's WinterMezzo
February 10, 2012 6:00 PM to February 12, 2012 6:00 PM

Music has the singular ability to express the emotions of the heart, and these great composers were all inspired by love, that most stirring emotion, to write these seminal works that live on centuries later. Please join us for Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo for a weekend of in-depth musical exploration of four pieces written in honor of love.