Day 68 - (09/24) Ventura, CA

Today was a full day.  We began with tour #2 of Hearst Castle, then drove south to Ventura.


We connected the trailer and drove to the Hearst Castle Information Center for a tour starting at 10:20.  All guests are transported from the Information Center to the Castle (5 miles) by bus.

Ocean view from Hearst tour bus

The Castle evolved over 28 years (1919 to 1947).  The tour left us with an impression of gross extravagance.  However, the pictures below show part of a creation that will never be duplicated.  

Neptune Pool

One of three guest houses (Casa del Monte?)

Entrance to Casa Grande

The grounds are carefully groomed

Mt. Hearst's bedroom - 1 of 56 in the castle

Mr. Hearst's office - Gothic study

Hand carved teak cornice

Casa Grande Roman Pool

The drive south took us through Morrow Bay, San Luis Obispo, passed Vandenberg AFB at Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and on to Ventura.  State parks along the ocean are packed.  There aren't many private RV parks in this part of the state.  

We stayed at Ventura Beach RV Resort.  It's a very nice park within walking distance of the beach.

Site #? - Ventura Beach RV Resort

We had an early dinner at Jack in the Box in Lompoc.  Carol had a Sirloin Cheeseburger; Dick had an Ultimate Cheeseburger.  Both were very good, but not good for us.


Map Tracks
Start:  Hearst San Simeon State Park - San Simeon, CA
South on CA-1 and US-101 to Ventura
End: 189 miles @ Ventura Beach RV Resort - Ventura, CA