Los Angeles' Most Insta-Worthy Walls

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Need to up your social game? Looking for that perfect backdrop for your next shot? Below is our list of the most photographed walls (and stairs) in Los Angeles.

California Dreaming Wall

3485 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles...

3485 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 935

Check-ins: 66

Designed by artist Ricardo Gonzalez, this phrase was popularized by the Mamas & the Papas with their hit song of the same title has become synonymous with the California lifestyle. There are no pictures, sim...

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Micheltorena Heart Stairs

3400 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 2400

Check-ins: 81

Across the street from Micheltorena Elementary School is this 78-step staircase. If you stand back several feet at the bottom of the stairs, you can see hearts carefully painted on the vertical part of the s...

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Love Wall

8549 Higuera St, Culver City, CA

Saves: 1023

Check-ins: 52

It looks like a giant sized piece of Valentine's Day wrapping paper but it is one of the most photo-worthy spots on Instagram especially for lovebirds and marriage proposals. The bright red backdrop on which...

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Global Angel Wings Wall

700 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 831

Check-ins: 100

Although the Global Angel Wings Project has literally spread its wings around the world it all started in Los Angeles. Artist Colette Miller began her series in 2012 in Downtown L.A. From there the wings tra...

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Paul Smith's Pink Wall

8221 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 808

Check-ins: 74

Known for his cutting-edge men's suits with the ever-popular slim fit, Paul Smith is probably more well-known in L.A. for the boutique wall that graces the corner of the modish Melrose Avenue. It was famous ...

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Dripping Paint Wall

950 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

Saves: 790

Check-ins: 67

A rainbow of colors seems to be cascading down the wall ending in a puddle on the ground. This is the wall mural that depicts an accident gone right - the loveliest mistake that could happen with cans of liq...

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What Lifts You Wall - Venice

1500 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA

Saves: 825

Check-ins: 56

On the wall facing the parking lot of Barry's Bootcamp is an inspiring piece by artist Kelsey Montague. Simply a detailed sketch of larger-than-life angel wings, this white, chalk-like drawing against the bl...

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Weller Court Light Tunnel

227 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 2422

Check-ins: 119

Named "Portal," this futuristic little underground passage is lit with over 7,000 pixels of animated light. The light scheme was designed by artist Akiko Yamashita and it dimly illuminates the way for people...

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The Murray Stairs

3229 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 1084

Check-ins: 56

Also known as the "Piano Stairs," this ascending walkway was painted by the same artist who painted the rainbow-colored Micheltorena staircase. Corinne Carrey's purpose was to give pedestrians something to l...

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Girls Tour Wall

712 N Orange Grove Ave, Los Angel...

712 N Orange Grove Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 393

Check-ins: 58

Found on trendy Melrose Avenue this pink wall is on the side of the chic Sorella boutique. After snapping a selfie with the kids peek inside the shop where you can buy your own street gear with the "Girls To...

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Abbot Kinney Love Wall

1239 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA

Saves: 713

Check-ins: 35

Update: The Abbot Kinney Love Wall has been transformed into the Abbot Kinney Cactus Wall

English artist James Goldcrown painted his first Love Murals in New York City. After leaving his mark on the East ...

Update: The Abbot Kinney Love Wall has been transformed into the Abbot Kinney Cactus Wall

English artist James Goldcrown painted his first Love Murals in New York City. After leaving his mark on the East ...

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The RETNA Wall

625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Holl...

625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Saves: 197

Check-ins: 51

Marquis Lewis, a.k.a. RETNA, is an L.A. native who was invited to Miami to practice his craft. Created for the Wynwood Walls this mural is inspired by his own unique writing, a mixture of urban art and calli...

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Made in L.A. Wall

8025 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Saves: 706

Check-ins: 57

On the exterior wall of bourgie eco-furniture store Cisco Home, the phrase "MADE IN LA" is painted in a light gray in gigantic capitalized letters against a white background. This is one of the most popular ...

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Los Angeles' Most Insta-Worthy Walls

California Dreaming Wall

Micheltorena Heart Stairs

Love Wall

Global Angel Wings Wall

Paul Smith's Pink Wall

Dripping Paint Wall

What Lifts You Wall - Venice

Weller Court Light Tunnel

The Murray Stairs

Girls Tour Wall

Abbot Kinney Love Wall

The RETNA Wall

Made in L.A. Wall

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