Los Angeles Named One of the Most Instagrammed Cities in the World

Hollywood Sign from above Los Feliz | Photo courtesy of Michael Kelley Photography, Facebook

Los Angeles is ready for its closeup: Instagram has named the City of Angels the sixth most-Instagrammed city in the world for 2016, based on geotags.

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Hogwarts at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood, Facebook

Most Instagrammed Locations of 2016

Santa Monica Pier | Photo: Shabdro Photo, Flickr
Santa Monica Pier | Photo: Shabdro Photo, Flickr

Two of L.A.'s most popular destinations are listed in the Most Instagrammed Locations of 2016: Universal Studios Hollywood and its sister theme parks are ranked second in the world, and the landmark Santa Monica Pier is at Number 8. At Number 14, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the highest ranking airport in the list.

"Balloon Dog (Blue)" by Jeff Koons at The Broad
Jeff Koons, “Balloon Dog (Blue)” (1994-2000) | Photo: The Broad, Facebook

World's Most Instagrammed Museums

"Urban Light" at LACMA
"Urban Light" at LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and The Broad were named the fourth and fifth Most Instagrammed Museums in the world.

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Pershing Square viewed from Perch | Photo: Paolo Pamintuan, Flickr

Most Instagrammed Restaurants in the U.S.

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Photo by Henry Hargreaves, courtesy of Nobu Malibu

Three L.A. restaurants are in the Top 10 Most Instagrammed Restaurants in America: Nobu Malibu (Number 2), Bottega Louie (Number 6) and Perch (Number 10).