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10 Instagram spots in Los Angeles worth the traffic
Piers, pink walls and letters on a hill: Los Angeles spreads its icons across the basin. These 10 are worth crossing town for.
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3 of 10 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Santa Monica PierSourced place
- The Last BookstoreSourced place
- Beverly HillsApproximate area
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Malibu Farm
A restaurant on the Malibu Pier over the water. Sit outside for the ocean backdrop.
Open in Google MapsSanta Monica Pier
The amusement pier with its wheel and coaster. Dusk lights the rides against the sea.
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LACMA Lights
Urban Light: rows of restored street lamps at the museum entrance. Night is the only time.
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Paul Smith Wall
A long pink wall on Melrose. Mornings keep it empty.
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The Last Bookstore
A book and record store with book tunnels and archways. The upstairs art space hides the famous tunnel.
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Secret Swing, Elysian Park
A swing in Elysian Park with a downtown view. Wear sturdy shoes for the trail.
Open in Google MapsThe Beverly Hills Hotel
The pink-and-green hotel with its famous script sign. The entrance and pool are the shots.
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The Hollywood Sign
The letters on Mount Lee. The Griffith Observatory area gives the composed view.
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Newport Beach Pier
A long pier with surfers below. Golden hour is the window.
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Beverly Hills
Palm-lined streets and landmark storefronts. Rodeo Drive mornings are quietest.
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