While seemingly inspired by the Roman baths c. 211, the intricate mosaic tiles on the walls and floors imitate a fifth-century mausoleum in Italy.

Designed by Julia Morgan, one of the state’s star architects, the 104-foot outdoor Neptune Pool reflects the palatial design of the castle. The pool was built, with the castle’s indoor Roman ...

It is 3.5 feet deep at the west end, 10 feet at the drains, and holds 345,000 gallons of water. The pool was built, with the castle's indoor Roman Pool, in the 1920s and '30s.

You could take a dip in the world famous pools at Hearst Castle, but it’ll cost you. The famous castle is hosting five pool parties this summer at its Neptune and Roman Pools.

The landmarks’ Neptune and Roman Pools will open on select 2019 nights to a limited number of ‘Foundation At Hearst Castle’ members.

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Tourists walk through the indoor Roman Pool at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif. Imagine taking a dip in one of Hearst Castle’s ornate pools on a warm summer evening.

The landmarks' Neptune and Roman Pools will open on select 2019 nights to a limited number of 'Foundation At Hearst Castle' members Updated: 12:42 AM UTC Jun 25, 2019 ...

The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle was renovated in 2018 for $10million in order to fix cracks in its basin that were causing it to leak around 5,000 of its 345,000 gallons every day ...

Art Deco sculptures around the pool also were restored. The pool, which reflects elements of Roman and Greek styles, holds 345,000 gallons of water. It’s one of two pools at Hearst Castle.

Now, you can too. Among the most famous swimming pools in the world, the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif., is hosting four swim dates on July 6, Aug. 3 and 24, and Sept. 21.

The landmarks’ Neptune and Roman Pools will open on select 2019 nights to a limited number of ‘Foundation At Hearst Castle’ members.