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Right as Hearst Castle was about to celebrate its centennial year, the pandemic shut the park down. But now the California landmark is back open and welcoming visitors with a new tour exploring the life and work of the estate's architect: Julia Morgan, the first licensed female architect.
On May 11, the Hearst Castle estate will welcome guests back for the first time since March 2020.
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
Opening soon, by date (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) The Old Globe theater in San Diego’s Balboa Park will resume outdoor presentations Friday, with full-scale indoor productions to follow in fall. Yosemite National Park’s Wawona Hotel is projected to open June 10 after a long closure to upgrade its electrical system. Disney Hall in downtown L.A. reopens June 26 with a free concert by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for invited guests and ticket giveaway winners. (The giveaway tickets are only open to people who have been vaccinated.) The Exploratorium on San Francisco’s Embarcadero ...
Nothing marks the true onset of summer like a dip in the pool—even better if it's one that’s part of a historic castle, villa, mansion, or the like. And, even if you have to travel far and wide to find a pool to cool off in, it’s well worth it if that means escaping the dreadful summer heat. Naturally, with temperatures rising in lead up to the official start of summer next month, it’s the perfect time to take a look at our list of the best pools to visit at historic houses across the country, including ones at the Versace Mansion, Old Westbury Gardens, the Getty Villa, and more. D...