Local historians from the Pacifica Historical Society and guest docents lead colorful tours of the Mazza Castle.

Hear the history of the Castle, from its dramatic appearance on a Pacifica hillside following the Great San Francisco Earthquake in 1906, to its evolution into a historic speakeasy and then Coast Guard barracks during WWII. Guests will be treated to a video welcome and introduction by the Castle’s final owner and inspired donor, Salvatore (Sam) Mazza, whose largesse created the Sam Mazza Foundation, a 501©3 non-profit funding the arts. Docents will regale guests with stories, including the many mysteries and rumors surrounding this historic landmark. Lucky guests may even see one of our many ghosts – but don’t worry, they’re friendly!

Enjoy a room-by-room tour followed by delightful refreshments in the solarium, one of the Castle’s many rooms with a view.

Please Note:

The tours, for adults only, are approximately 90 minutes in duration.
The Castle is not wheelchair accessible. Tours require navigating some stairs.
No outside food/drink, spiked heels, or pets are permitted.
The Castle is a non-smoking property.

In addition to regular monthly tours and music salons, the Mazza Castle hosts two special tour events: a Holiday Tea &Tour and Mother’s Day Tea & Tour. You can learn more and book tickets for those events here.

Tours of the Mazza Castle

Choose your tickets

General Admission ticket

Donations

Donation to the Sam Mazza Foundation