These are California's 10 Hottest Instagrammable Spots
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The experts at the Family Destinations Guide studied hashtag data from Instagram to determine the most popular Instagrammable spots in the Golden State. They compiled their results into a list of the top 10 most Instagrammable spots in California.
“This study offers a fascinating insight into the tourist spots in California that prove to be the most popular for social media users and it will be interesting to see if this ranking changes in 2023,” a spokesperson for Family Destinations Guide said.
The list covers everything from a national park and a potentially haunted prison, to an engineering marvel and the happiest place on earth. Each spot is worthy of a visit regardless of whether you’re a budding influencer or just someone looking to visit the some of the best experiences California has to offer.
Here are the top 10 Instragrammable hot spots in California according to the Family Destinations Guide.
10. The Hollywood Sign
60’s/70’s Fashion on Instagram: "John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Bob Welch and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac are photographed by Michael Ochs under the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, August 1974"
Total Hollywood Sign hashtags: 978,000.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
9. Alcatraz Island
Total Alcatraz Island hashtags: 1.25 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
8. Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park on Instagram: "🤩 The Dark Sky Festival is almost here! Starting tomorrow (2/10) visitors will be able to attend a variety of events throughout the park. Tickets are available for the keynote speakers at Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Keep reading to learn about one of our keynote speakers, and visit our website for all things Death Valley Dark Sky Festival 2023! ⭐SPEAKER SERIES⭐ Dida Markovic is a cosmologist trying to uncover the mystery of dark energy, which is making our universe expand at an ever-increasing rate. As a research scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, she is working on the Euclid mission with the goal of creating a map of millions of galaxies through the distant universe. Dida will be giving a lecture at Furnace Creek Visitor Center Saturday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. called: The Cosmic Autobiography. Tickets are required for the keynote talks. Pick up your free ticket on a first-come, first-serve basis starting the day before at Furnace Creek Visitor Center. ✨Additional event details are available on our website through the link in our bio. 📍 Death Valley National Park 📷Image 1: Two silhouetted figures stand holding hands, looking into a night sky filled with stars. Image 2: Dida Markovic gestures with her hand while giving a presentation. #DeathValleyNationalPark #YourParkStory #DEVADarkSkyFestival2023"
Total Death Valley National Park hashtags: 1.30 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
7. Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier on Instagram: "This Pier pup's name is Pal and he had such a great time visiting us all the way from New York! A favorite thing of his while visiting here was seeing and playing with all the pigeons 🐶🐦️ 📸: @pal.11c"
Total Santa Monica Pier hashtags: 1.47 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
6. Big Sur Coastline
Big Sur on Instagram: "Big Sur is like nowhere else. 📸: @tylerlivingston4815 . . . . #bigsur #bigsurcalifornia #bigsurcali #bigsurca #california #goldenstate #highway1 #outdoors #travel #explore #centralcoast #bigsurcoast #bigsurphotographer #monterey #californiadreaming #ocean #beach #adventure #nature #camping #surf #mcwayfalls"
Total Big Sur Coastline hashtags: 1.48 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
5. Disneyland Park
Disneyland on Instagram: "#Disneyland is celebrating Pride Month with special limited-time food and beverage offerings, colorful Magic Shots, and a new merchandise collection and more! 🏳️🌈 Visit our stories for more information or visit Disney Parks Blog. How will you Share Your Pride?"
Total Disneyland Park hashtags: 2.46 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
4. Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Visitors Guide on Instagram: "Amazing shot taken on the East Shore! Thanks for the TAG! @seekig_creation • • • • • • #laketahoe #tahoe #inclinevillage #kingsbeach #tahoeliving #tahoecamping #tahoecity #truckee #truckeeriver #truckeelove #tahoelife #tahoeliving #renotahoe #truckeelife #tahoefarmersmarket #tahoeweekly #southlaketahoe #truckeethursdays #tahoehouse #sunnysidetahoe #tahoesky #tahoedogs #tahoemountainbikegirls #tahoeairbnb #heavenlyvillagetahoe #tahoevista #tahoerimtrail #emraldbay #tahoefamilyvacation #tahoevacation #renonevada"
Total Lake Tahoe hashtags: 2.81 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
3. Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental on Instagram: "Book online at https://goldengatebridgebikerentals.com/ for up to 15% discount on daily bike rental to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge"
Total Golden Gate Bridge hashtags: 4.3 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
2. Venice Beach
Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach on Instagram: "It’s been an amazing year! 2023 bring it on! 🥂 #hotelerwin #venicebeach #venicebeachboardwalk #reel #reels #california #la #losangeles #visitca #discoverla #staycation #erwinrooftop #hotella #lahotel #beachhotel #travel #vacation #highrooftoplounge #rooftop #views #surfhotel #palmtrees #sunnyday #travelreel #travelgram #ocean #beach #oceanview #venicewaypizza"
Total Venice Beach hashtags: 4.4 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
1. Yosemite National Park
NATUREHOOD🔹 on Instagram: "TOP🔟 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Which picture you liked the most?? 🤩 📸@ryanresatka 📸@davidsafanda 📸@jguzmannn 📸@the.solofoto 📸@markian.b 📸@mblockk 📸@glennleerobinson 📸@erubes1 📸@v_outdoors . . . FOLLOW @ntgo_ for more amazing travel destinations 😍👍 . . . . . . . DM FOR COLLABORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yosemitenationalpark #yosemite #yosemitevalley #yosemitenps #hiking #yosemitefalls #naturephotography #yosemitepark #usa #yosemitenp #exploretheworld #explorecalifornia #cali #california #visitcalifornia #nationalpark #halfdome #nationalparks #park #national #nationalparkgeek #travelphotography #mountains #findyourpark #yosemitenation #newyork #texas #sanfrancisco #florida #californiacoast"
Total Yosemite National Park hashtags: 4.8 million.
You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.
