5/5 - Excellent
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Go to the castle early to beat the heat and get on the tours.
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3/5 - Okay
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Don't buy tickets online. Added $8 to the price of each ticket. I wasn't wowed by the castle and only went because others in the group wanted to go.
5/5 - Excellent
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There was so much more to the property than we expected. We definitely plan to return for another visit so we can take one of the other tours.
5/5 - Excellent
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Not to be missed. An amazing place with incredible views. And just 7 miles North the elephant seal rookery, also not to be missed. Last year over 5000 seal pups were born there. Make reservations online for the castle.
5/5 - Excellent
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Sign up for more than 1 tour, if you haven't seen the castle you really should.
5/5 - Excellent
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Make sure you reserve in advance. We get there without reservation and couldn't get on the tour.
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