A Rare Glimpse!

Originally constructed in the 1920s, the Neptune Pool was designed and enlarged twice by William Randolph Hearst and the architect Julia Morgan into the pool that is seen on tour today. The Neptune Pool is composed of beautiful marble and serpentine tiles, antique elements and fine art.

The Neptune Pool has been drained in order to perform ongoing maintenance projects on the plumbing and the tilework, as well as to do conservation work on the marble statuary. This is a part of our charge as California State Parks to preserve and conserve the historic estate.

This is a rare opportunity to see the incredible architectural and engineering designs that make up this spectacular Neptune Pool. It is also a chance to see our historic maintenance and curatorial staff and partners performing highly specialized work to preserve Hearst Castle® for future generations.