So  one of the things I appreciate the most about Hearst Castle is this: they let you take pictures Seriously Drives me crazy other places In my own opinion (which is what I got to work with)  I think the administration at Hearst Castle has the best camera policy ever: The tour guide explains that the flash  when compounded with every other tourist’s camera  will damage the ridiculously old stuff indoors (15th century tapestries  anyone?)