26 Most Instagrammable Places in LA (and Where to Find Τhem)

Between having one of the busiest airports in the world and a rich local culture, visiting Los Angeles is on the to-do list for many travelers.

Whether you’re here for business, family vacation, or a weekend getaway, a trip to Tinseltown isn’t complete without capturing your memories at some of these most Instagrammable places in LA to put into your Los Angeles bucket list.

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Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier has been a local favorite for over a century. Besides walking the outside and underneath the pier, step inside the Looff Hippodrome built in 1916 and is the oldest building on the grounds.

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Manhattan Beach

Catch a Pacific sunset over Manhattan Beach. You can also take a stroll on the beachside walkway the locals call “The Strand.” If you’re making a day of it, bring a volleyball or surfboard as well. Walking the pier is also a fun activity.

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Los Angeles Central Library

Located in the heart of LA, you can walk inside and Instagram the colorful murals and rotunda of the Los Angeles Central Library. It took five years to complete the mural which depicts the history of California.

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Pershing Square

Steps away from the LA Central Library, Pershing Square is home to public art murals, summer concerts set in the amazing backdrop of some of the city’s oldest buildings.

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Griffith Observatory

Come visit the Griffith Observatory in the daytime or evening hours. You will see spectacular views of the LA skyline and can even have your picture with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background. On a clear night, free public telescopes are available as well.

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Venice Canals

It’s not that Venice, but you can still enjoy the Californian Venice Canals. These manmade canals were made in 1905 with adjacent walkways. Have fun exploring and bring a picnic if you like.

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Beverly Hills Hotel

For a trip back to yesteryear, the Beverly Hills Hotel lets you relive some of Tinseltown’s glory days. The “Pink Palace” has been home to Hollywood legends. When here, make sure you visit the historic Polo Lounge which is a premier restaurant for celebs.

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Runyon Canyon Park

Runyon Canyon Park is a fun place to overlook the city and explore hiking trails. Because it’s so close to the Hollywood neighbourhoods, you might see a local celebrity during your visit too.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

Voted “The World’s Most Overrated Tourist Attraction” by Stasher, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is undoubtedly the only place on Earth where you can read celebrities’ names on the ground. Don’t miss the chance and snap some Insta photos in front of a needlessly expensive streets full of adults dressed as Spiderman!

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Urban Light at LACMA

LA is full of public art exhibits. One you can enjoy during the day or at night is Urban Light at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It consists of 202 restored street lamps originally used throughout Southern California in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Museum of Contemporary Art

If you like modern art, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has Pop Art and abstract expressionism displays you may enjoy.

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Bradbury Building

As the oldest commercial building standing in Los Angeles, the Bradbury Building consists of iron railings, marble floors, open cage elevators, and a Victorian court. They simply don’t make a building like this anymore and it’s a treat to see this local treasure built in 1893.

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Angels Flight Railway

Since 1901, the Angels Flight Railway is the world’s shortest railway at 298 feet. For a $2 roundtrip, you can ride the car in downtown Los Angeles. You can also take the stairs if you wish.

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The Last Bookstore

Rated as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, The Last Bookstore has several displays you will want to capture. While you are there, browse the aisles. Maybe you will find a good read for the trip home.

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The Getty

The Getty is a free art museum featuring American and European art. It’s located on a hilltop overlooking Los Angeles. On a pretty day, you can enjoy walking the outdoor gardens and enjoying the museum’s architecture that consists of 1.2 million square feet of travertine stone sourced 15 miles outside Rome, Italy.

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Stahl House

It’s not every day you see a glass-walled house. From the Stahl House, you can catch panoramic views of Los Angeles.

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Pink Wall at Paul Smith

You can miss the iconic Pink Wall which is on the outside of the Paul Smith clothing store alongside Melrose Avenue. This is a popular place for taking selfies and other animated poses.

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Mondrian Wall

Find the colourful Mondrian Wall at the Artist & Craftsman Supply. As you might guess, it’s one of the most Instagrammable murals in LA.

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Cisco Home

Another popular mural is “Made in LA” at Cisco Home Melrose. Even if this is your first time visiting LA, this is a fun spot for locals and tourists.

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Sunset Pacific Hotel

For something different, the Sunset Pacific Hotel is an abandoned hotel located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Bates Avenue. Locals refer to it as “The Bates Motel” although it’s not connected to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 thriller Psycho. Artist Vincent Lamouroux painted the entire property one solid  . Happy exploring.

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The Grove

The Grove is an upscale shopping district in the heart of LA. Besides browsing the shop windows, you can have your picture in front of the fountain with an hourly water spectacular. You can ride a double-decker rail trolley that has the undercarriage of a 1950s Boston streetcar. Or, wander down the different shopping avenues that can remind you of a European city.

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The Broad

The Broad Museum in LA is quite simply, the Instagrammer’s heaven. Named after noted philanthropist Eli Broad, this contemporary art museum houses some stunning collections (such as the works of Yayoi Kusama) and is free to visit.

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SkyspaceLA

Skyspace is an open-air observation deck that provides 360º views of downtown Los Angeles (and some amazing Insta opportunities as well). One of the glass viewing walls is decorated with angel wings for the obligatory selfie, while there is also a bar if you want to admire the view for longer.

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The Huntington Library Chinese Garden

Make sure you are in the mood for walking before setting off to explore this massive garden! Visit in the Spring to see all the flowers and trees in full bloom.

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Hollywood Farmer’s Market

Every Sunday, this outdoor market is filled with local vendors selling organic produce and vegetables. You will also find a wide variety of street food and live music. A great place for some amazing Insta snaps and a day out in the sun!

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Micheltorena Stairs

The Micheltorena Stairs is the most instagrammable stairway in LA, and quite possibly, the world. In a city such as LA, where thousands of hidden public stairways can be found, this is quite a feat!

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

The sweeping metallic surfaces of The Walt Disney Hall are famous for their eccentric and unique architecture. A unique masterpiece by Frank Gehry will surely draw attention to your feed. It was built as a present to the inhabitants of the city. Just located in the heart of the city, it’s also got reflecting surfaces that glisten in the sun like a diamond.

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Where to store your luggage in Los Angeles

You’re not going to walk the streets of Tinseltown or visit the nearby beaches with luggage in hand. There is affordable luggage storage in Los Angeles with Stasher near major attractions and shopping districts so you can tour the town hands-free.  

Other instagrammable places in the world

Hungry for more? Here at Stasher, we love Instagram! Check out our guides for some other cities in the world.

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