Top 25 Most Insta-Worthy Spots

TOP 25 MOST INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS

Planning a trip to California? Get ready to experience a state bursting with breathtaking landscapes, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures that are just begging to be captured on camera. From sun-drenched beaches to towering redwoods, vibrant cityscapes to serene desert oases, California offers a picture-perfect setting for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re curating your dream Instagram feed or simply looking for unforgettable views, this guide will take you to the most Insta-worthy spots across the Golden State. Let the adventure—and the photo ops—begin!

OUR FAVORITE INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS

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1. Battery Spencer - San Francisco

2. Heart Lake - Mount Shasta

3. Artists Palette - Death Valley National Park

4. Mossbrae Falls - Dunsmuir

5. Slacker Hill - San Francisco

6. Karl Knapp Trail - Redwood National Park

7. Glacier Point - Yosemite National Park

8. Cypress Tree Tunnel - Point Reyes

9. Congress Trail - Sequoia National Park

10. Golden Gate Overlook - San Francisco

11. Fallen Tree Log - Sequoia National Park

12. Shark Fin Cove - Davenport

13. Big Tree Wayside - Redwood National Park

14. Mendocino Headlands State Park - Mendocino

15. Burney Falls - Burney

16. McCloud Falls - Mount Shasta

17. Artist Point - Yosemite National Park

18. Pfeiffer Beach - Big Sur

19. McWay Falls - Big Sur

20. Tunnel View - Yosemite National Park

21. Mount Shasta Viewpoint - Mount Shasta

22. Zabriskie Point - Death Valley National Park

23. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - Death Valley National Park

24. Cholla Cactus Garden - Joshua Tree National Park

25. Morro Rock - Morro Bay

HOW WE PICKED THESE SPOTS

California has "insta-worthy" spots all over the state. And it's quite subjective. That being said, these 25 represent a mix of iconic spots that every visitor wants to see, as well as some lesser-known hidden gems. But the end goal with all of these, is to be left in awe of the beauty and views!

OTHER OPTIONS

Want to visit as many epic locations as you can? Or maybe just want to have more options? No worries! We've got nearly 100 different sightseeing and photo spots in our guide that are scattered all over the state. So make sure to take a look!

Have questions about any of these? Let us know!