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If you’re looking for ideal places to take pictures in Southern California to showcase your amazing trip, here are some great suggestions...

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DISNEYLAND –  SLEEPING BEAUTY’S CASTLE

Sleeping Beauty’s Castle is a truly iconic picturesque location and would definitely grab attention on the gram!

LOS ANGELES – BEAUTY & ESSEX

One place I really enjoyed was Beauty & Essex. It’s a multi-ethnic dish restaurant right in the heart of of Hollywood, offering delicious cuisine, fancy drinks and stunning architecture both inside and out.

LAGUNA BEACH – THE DECK

The Deck on Laguna Beach is a wonderful seafood restaurant located right on the beach with an outdoor elevated patio to overlook the ocean.

NEWPORT BEACH – BALBOA PIER

My absolute favorite place in Southern California! This one is for all my OC lovers who obsessed over Seth Cohen and had always pictured themselves visiting or living in Orange County.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES – TERRANEA RESORT

 Terranea Resort resides on a remote cliff in Rancho Palos Verdes giving you the most sweeping landscapes, nature-heavy experience and pristine services.

SAN DIEGO –  HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Hotel Del Coronado has an amazing history and has hosted several celebrities including US presidents, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Baum, the writer of the Wizard of Oz who wrote the book when he was actually staying here!

SANTA MONICA – BOARDWALK

A fun, beautiful and vibrant boardwalk in Santa Monica with games, restaurants and carnival rides. You can find most people riding bikes, leisurely walking around and enjoying the waterfront views.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS –  THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER

This one is for all my Harry Potter lovers! So many amazing spots to take pictures and experience the magic. The best places to take pictures are within Hogsmead village with a delicious butter beer, of course.

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