10 Most Instagramable Spots In LA

When planning a trip with teens it’s important to make sure they are as invested in the trip as you are.  The truth of the matter is, there are only so many museums and walking tours they can pretend to be interested in.  One way to help keep a getaway intriguing is to include their interests right alongside your own.  A fabulous way to do this during your travels is to check off some of the cities hottest “Instagramable” places as you go.  When visiting Los Angeles these hot spots, the well known touristy locations may seem obvious;  the Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl, and The Getty Center,  just to name a few.  However if you really want to impress your teen ,and maybe even snap a couple of fabulous shots yourself, add these 10 Instagramable Spots to your itinerary.

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What: Made in LA Wall

Where: 8025 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 900:  Inspiring Instagrammers since 2003, the Made in LA Wall is located at Cisco Home.

 

What: Lamps at LACMA / Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Where: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036: One of the most photographed locations in Los Angeles, Chris Burden’s Urban Lights display at LACMA shouldn’t be missed.  This popular site gets busy, for best results consider going early in the morning for that perfect shot and get creative!

What: Colette Miller’s Angel Wings Project

What: “Angel Wings” by Colette Miller
Where: West. 3rd St. (at S. Orlando Avenue), (across the street from Retna Mural and behind Magnolia Bakery)

You can find more Angel Wings by Colette Miller at:

• Westfield Century City, on the doors of the Regent Theater downtown
• West Hollywood on Palm Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard.

What: Venice Beach Canals

Where: 200 Linnie Canal Venice, CA 90291.  The scenery, houses, and people watching alone are worth the detour!

What: Griffith Observatory

Where: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027:  Perched on the edge of a sprawling metropolis and free to visit, the Griffith Observatory and park are both serene escapes from the bustling LA lifestyle. You’ll find a gorgeous view of the city and countless opportunities for both pictures and selfies.

What: Micheltorena Stairs

Where: 1511 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (across from Micheltorena Elementary School)

Picture via Discover Los Angeles

What: Pink Wall at Paul Smith

Where: 8221 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046:  Located in West Hollywood, this bright pink wall is the perfect backdrop for whatever picture you may want to take, get creative, grab your space along the wall and start snapping.

What: The Last Bookstore

Where: 453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013: Famed for its unique book displays some people come just to take pictures!

Picture courtesy of laweeekly.com

What: Bradbury Building

Where: 304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013  The architecture and lighting will leave you inspired is inspiring.

Picture via discoverlosangeles.com

What: Santa Monica Beach

Where: 200 Santa Monica Pier A, Santa Monica, CA,90401. Come to play at the pier, then stay to play on the beach!

Los Angeles and area is an Instagrammers dream, gorgeous scenery, unique buildings and walls just screaming to be photographed.  When exploring LA remember to plan a few “instagramable” places into your itinerary and keep your eyes open as you take in the sites.  There’s a new photograph just waiting to be ‘grammed around every corner.    Happy hunting!

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