How do you plan your travels? Lately, I’ve been using instagram since I like visually seeing my options. We decided to begin a new series on instagram spots starting with the most instagrammable places in Los Angeles.
There is so much to eat, see, and do in LA, but there are some specific spots that instagrammers flock to.
Some of the more touristy and obvious ones are the Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl, and The Getty Center, just to name a few.
It makes perfect sense that they’d also be popular on instagram. But this is a list of instagram spots in LA that even local igers can’t resist.
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Updated: December 19, 2021
37 Most Instagrammable Places in Los Angeles
Murals are constantly changing, so we tried to mostly include timeless spots or areas where they will always have an interesting mural even if they turnover.
453 S Spring St, 90013, map
A popular spot for book lovers but it also has some great photo spots inside.
1511 Micheltorena St, map
This is one of the most instagrammable places in Los Angeles. IGers make it a point to find these stairs even if it’s a quick visit and they don’t make it the rest of these spots.
Local Tip: The artist is Corinne Carrey the stairs are right across the street from Alfred Coffee and the Micheltorena Elementary School. Be sure to pay attention to parking signs since there is a ton of residential here and you don’t want to get towed.
1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90401, map
Pacific Ave & Windward Ave, Venice, 90291, map
1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, 90291, map
photo: @loocheeya via @discoverla
9570 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90212, map
Not as photogenic as the stairs at Barneys in NYC but still worth checking out.
photo: @kellygolightly via @discoverla
250 S Grand Ave, 90012, map
4301 Sunset Blvd, 90029, map
Note: This one is dated. It’s still there but some of the paint has faded and looks more run down with a fence all around it. Not as photogenic as it used to be.
photo: @michellekwee
4301 Sunset Blvd, 90029, map
Photo Tip: Don’t forget to take photos under the pier too!
photo: @estherjulee
8221 Melrose Ave, 90046, map
Every so often they will repaint it. My friend got to see it painted rainbow colors for pride month.
Photo Tip: We took these photos a few years ago with no problems, but now there’s a security guard there that will only allow phone photos and not DSLR.
photo: @jacobthefu
140 S Orlando Ave, 90048, map
28. Bloom Mural by Hueman
Coordinates: 34.045741, -118.237180, map
Photo Tip: This one is in a parking lot in the Arts District. We went in the middle of the day and there were cars parked, so it was difficult to take photos with the mural. There are also tons of murals around the area if you have time to explore.
1660 S La Cienega Blvd, 90035, map
Photo Tip: We took these photos a few years ago with no problems, but now there’s a security guard there that will only allow phone photos and not DSLR.
photo: @laura_yuzi
8025 Melrose Ave, 90046, map
Photo Tip: We took these photos a few years ago with no problems, but now there’s a security guard there that will only allow phone photos and not DSLR.
photo: @estherjulee
8251 Melrose Ave, 90046, map
The murals are always changing, but stop by for the latte art, desserts, neon sign, and interior – all really cute.
LA Instagram Spots Map
More Instagrammable Places in Los Angeles
- El Matador State Beach, 32350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 90265, map
- Korean Friendship Bell, 3601 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, 90731, map
No Longer Around
- The Most Famous Artist Mural / Polka Dot Wall at the Springs (608 Mateo St, 90021, map)
Instagram Props
Most Instagrammable Hotels to Stay At
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Esther + Jacob
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Frances
4 Nov 2018Beautiful locations,guys! Thanks for this list, I’ve added a lot on mine. A photo app I’m working for features the best California spots to take photos has recently released and I think you’d be interested! It’s called Explorest – it leads you to the world’s most beautiful photo locations using GPS coordinates & tips by the country’s best photographers. We’ll be expanding to New York and many more places soon! Check it out if you have some spare time! https://www.explorest.com/
Charlotte MERLET
28 Jan 2018Wow Perfect tips thank you guys !!!
Esther JuLee
3 Feb 2018You’re so welcome. Hope you have a great time in LA!
Esther JuLee
5 Nov 2018You’re so welcome Charlotte! Finally updating this post in a few days too, so check back for more spots ☺️
Alexandra
9 Aug 2017Hey Esther + Jacob,
I want to say thank you! I start my North America trip in Vancouver, was in Victoria, Seattle, Portland and I’m going now over San Francisco, LA to San Diego! You have so nice articles about the cities and so good tips. Thank you so much for sharing everything!
Looking forward to see your recommended places! Lovely greetings, Alexandra
Esther JuLee
13 Nov 2018I’m so glad you found them helpful Alexandra. Hope you’re having the best of time on your travels!