Review:

Sam's Castle is one of Pacifica’s most famous landmarks. The castle, which was built in 1908, has an eccentric history of being a party palace, a brothel, a speakeasy, and a Coast Guard outpost. You’ll be able to see the odd array of furnishings and decor which accumulated there over the 50+ years in which Sam Mazza used the palace for his wild, renowned parties. Now managed by the Sam Mazza Foundation, visitors are able to go on a fun guided tour led by Bridget Oates, the author who wrote Sam’s Castle. The tour lasts 1½ hours and will take you room by room, giving you time to take in the fun facts and see all the oddities that make the castle unique.

900 Mirador Terrace, Pacifica, CA, 94044, Phone: 650-355-0272

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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