If your vacations are all about the 'gram, then we hope Los Angeles is somewhere on your bucket list. The LA area, which truly encompasses a huge part of Southern California, is full of sun, fun, and everything your Instagram feed has been craving.
We've come up with 25 of our favorite spots in the LA area that are perfect for Instagram. There are museums, shops, graffiti walls, insane views of the city, and even the best spots to grab food (that provide a delicious meal and a cute background for your selfie). Scroll through to see them all and then add Disneyland to your Instagram travel list — it's got endless options, too!
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While the inside of LACMA is a stunning sight to see, the Urban Light display outside is what your Instagram needs.
Head to Paul Smith on Melrose to get the best photo against the store's iconic pink wall.
There are photo ops all over Santa Monica Pier. You can snap a photo on a ride, in front of a ride, with Pacific Park in the background, or of the beach from the pier.
If you didn't get a photo of the Hollywood Sign, did you even really go to LA? Curbed put together a guide to the best viewing spots, and if you're really ambitious, you can even hike up the mountain and get a photo from behind the sign.
You can't not take a photo of one of the palm-tree-lined streets in Beverly Hills. Bonus points if you're in a convertible with the top down and get it all in the snap.
The Last Bookstore is jam-packed with books to choose from, as well as cool Instagram spots. Take your photo and then grab a book for the road.
Everything about Alfred Tea Room is Instagrammable, from the decor to the food and drinks. Combine it all for the most LA photo you can get.
There are angel wings murals all over LA as part of artist Colette Miller's Global Angel Wings Project. Any of them make an out-of-this-world photo.
Once you've found your celebrity of choice, snap a photo of their star. Whether or not you put yourself in it is up to you!
The coolest thing about Carerra Cafe on Melrose is the latte art. This cafe essentially prints photos onto your drinks. It practically demands its own IG post!
If it's within your budget to make a trip to Disneyland, you must do it! There are loads of Instagram-worthy spots within the parks.
On the flip side, Universal Studios Hollywood is just as Instagrammable as Disney. Why not snap a photo at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter while you're there?
This spot on Mulholland Drive will give you some of the most incredible views of Los Angeles.
Another great place for views is Griffith Observatory. The observatory itself is lovely to visit, but it's the views from the top of the hills that are unforgettable.
If you're on the hunt for something interesting and architectural, go to Watts Towers. These towering behemoths almost look out of place in LA, but they're super cool nonetheless.
For another stunning view of LA, go to Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. It's in Culver City and provides an unforgettable view.
Your trip to one of the Urth Caffe locations will not just provide you with a delicious meal but an Instagrammable one as well. Grab a blended boba tea for the best snap.
Your friends' mouths will be watering when you post from Pitchoun Bakery. The baked goods taste just as good as they look, too!
Malibu Farm has it all: delicious food, cute decor, and beautiful views of the water.
In-N-Out is an absolute must on a trip to SoCal! Snap a photo of your food or the signature facade to let everyone know you dug into one of the country's most famous burgers.
You know the contemporary art in The Broad is always going to photograph well. Find the most visual displays you can and grab a photo.
The Getty Museum is one that will provide a beautiful backdrop for a photo from the outside. But make sure you go in and see the exhibits as well.
The ideal photos on the Sunset Strip are really at sunset and when Sunset Boulevard is really alive for the night.
Venice Beach has some of the coolest vibes you'll find in the LA area. You can take pictures of either the beach itself or some of the cool buildings.
No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a spin down the luxurious Rodeo Drive. The swath of designer stores will take your Instagram to the next level.
