Visiting Los Angeles? Don’t miss these awesome photo spots.
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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Last Updated: March 3, 2025
TLDR
📍 Location – Los Angeles is located in Southern California. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, with mountains and desert areas surrounding it. It’s the largest city in California and the second-largest in the U.S., known for Hollywood, beaches, entertainment, and diverse culture.
📸 Photography Spot – It is a great city for photos, with tons of Instagrammable murals, iconic landmarks, diverse landscapes, and cute restaurants.
37 Most Instagrammable Places in Log 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 turn over.
1. The Last Bookstore, DTLA →
453 S Spring St, 90013, map
A popular spot for book lovers but it also has some great photo spots inside.
See More: Photo Guide of the Coolest Bookstore in Los Angeles
3. Micheltorena Stairs, Silverlake
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.
6. Lamps at LACMA / Los Angeles County Museum of Art →
5905 Wilshire Blvd, 90036, map
See More: Your Photo Guide to LACMA
7. Tongva Park, Santa Monica →
1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90401, map
See More: 7 Fun Things to Do in Santa Monica for First Timers
11. Walt Disney Concert Hall, DTLA
111 S Grand Ave, 90012, map
15. Stahl House, Hollywood Hills
1635 Woods Drive, 90069, map
Group & Private Tours are available here.
19. Stairs at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills
9570 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90212, map
UPDATE: Barney’s has shut down and it looks like Saks Fifth is taking over the building.
Not as photogenic as the stairs at Barneys in NYC but still worth checking out.
See More: 27+ Most Instagrammable Places in NYC
22. Vincent Lamouroux’s Projection at Sunset Pacific Motel / Bates Motel
4301 Sunset Blvd, 90029, map
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.
23. Santa Monica Pier →
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, map
Don’t forget to take photos under the pier too!
See More: 7 Fun Things to Do in Santa Monica for First Timers
24. Bottega Louis Macarons
700 S Grand Ave, 90017, map
We need to make a separate list of all the foodie Instagram spots too.
See More: 49 Favorite Places to Eat in Los Angeles
25. Pink Wall at Paul Smith
8221 Melrose Ave, 90046, map
Every so often they will repaint it. My friend got to see it painted rainbow colors for pride month.
Local 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.
26. Silver Retna Mural at Gallery Brown, Beverly Grove
140 S Orlando Ave, 90048, map
The mural was painted over by another Retna mural and currently looks like the photo on the right.
28. Bloom Mural by Hueman
Coordinates: 34.045741, -118.237180, map
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.
29. Curtis Kulig’s Love Wall at Smashbox Studio, Culver City
8549 Higuera St, Culver City, 90232, map
31. Mondrian Wall at Artist & Craftsman Supply
1660 S La Cienega Blvd, 90035, map
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.
32. Made in LA Wall at Cisco Home
8025 Melrose Ave, 90046, map
Another spot where there may be a security guard that only allows photos on your phone.
33. Carerra Cafe Mural
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.
See More: The Most Beautiful California Flower Fields to Visit This Spring
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)
- Oue Skyspace LA (633 W 5th St #840, 90071, map) – Permanently Closed
Most Instagrammable Hotels in Los Angeles
Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Find a great deal on Los Angeles hotels.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Book a tour for your visit.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Buy a Southwest travel guide.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
- Save money on attractions with Go City.
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Esther + Jacob
Esther and Jacob are the founders of Local Adventurer, one of the top 5 travel blogs in the US. They believe that adventure can be found near and far and hope to inspire others to explore locally. They explore a new city in depth every year and currently base themselves in Las Vegas.
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