Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from atop the verdant hills of San Simeon, this majestic Roman-style Neptune Pool is one of the most photographed features within Hearst Castle's grounds. Its azure waters are bordered by an intricate mosaic design that leads to a statue of Poseidon, god of the sea. Statuesque cypress trees stand sentinel around the pool area while visitors meander along the stone walkways, taking in the breathtaking views and admiring the opulence of early 20th-century architecture.