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

Total Hollywood Sign hashtags: 978,000.

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9. Alcatraz Island

Total Alcatraz Island hashtags: 1.25 million.

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8. Death Valley National Park

Total Death Valley National Park hashtags: 1.30 million.

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7. Santa Monica Pier

Total Santa Monica Pier hashtags: 1.47 million.

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6. Big Sur Coastline

Total Big Sur Coastline hashtags: 1.48 million.

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5. Disneyland Park

Total Disneyland Park hashtags: 2.46 million.

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4. Lake Tahoe

Total Lake Tahoe hashtags: 2.81 million.

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3. Golden Gate Bridge

Total Golden Gate Bridge hashtags: 4.3 million.

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2. Venice Beach

Total Venice Beach hashtags: 4.4 million.

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1. Yosemite National Park

Total Yosemite National Park hashtags: 4.8 million.

You can learn more at Family Destinations Guide.

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10. The Hollywood Sign

9. Alcatraz Island

8. Death Valley National Park

7. Santa Monica Pier

6. Big Sur Coastline

5. Disneyland Park

4. Lake Tahoe

3. Golden Gate Bridge

2. Venice Beach

1. Yosemite National Park

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