Hearst Castle’s Neptune Pool makes list of the 10 most beautiful in the U.S.

The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle landed at No. 3 on a list of the 10 most Instagram-worthy outdoor pools in the United States, according to a study by BonusFinder.com.

Including more than 60 top-rated pools often featured in travel magazines, BonusFinder crunched the numbers from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to determine which U.S. pools posted on those sites were the most picturesque, based on mentions and photographs/videos posted.

While the Neptune Pool ranked high among all who posted photos and comments online, it “was especially popular among TikTok users,” according to a press release about the rankings.

The pool, which holds 345,000 gallons of water and is lined with marble and serpentine tile, ranges in depth from 3.5 to 10 feet deep, and has a 6-foot-deep alcove.

The Neptune was definitely unique on the list, which mainly featured casino and resort pools.

“When it comes to the Top 10, it became clear that Las Vegas dominates the market, with six of Sin City’s casino pools making the cut. However, there are some hidden gems spread across the country,” said BonusFinder, which is “dedicated to helping others find the biggest bonuses offered by some of the best online casinos the U.S. has to offer, ultimately giving them a chance to play with more.”

For more information on the top pools and the website’s methodology, go to visit: www.bonusfinder.com/about-us/blog/best-pools-us.

Here’s the complete list:

1. Mandalay Bay Beach, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
2. Mirage Pool, The Mirage, Las Vegas
3. Neptune Pool, Hearst Castle, San Simeon
4. Barton Springs Pool, Barton Springs, Austin, Texas
5. The Tank, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
6. Glenwood Hot Springs, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
7. The Backyard, Red Rock Casino, Las Vegas
8. Stadium Swim, Circa Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
9. Encore Beach Club, Wynn, Las Vegas
10. The Water Club, Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Kathe Tanner

The Tribune

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Kathe Tanner has been writing about the people and places of SLO County’s North Coast since 1981, first as a columnist and then also as a reporter. Her career has included stints as a bakery owner, public relations director, radio host, trail guide and jewelry designer. She has been a resident of Cambria for more than four decades, and if it’s happening in town, Kathe knows about it.