1. Cabrillo National Monument
Perched high on the tip of Point Loma peninsula, Cabrillo National Monument provides Instagrammers spectacular images of the downtown skyline, Coronado, San Diego Bay and its many scenic marinas. You can even spy Tijuana on a clear day! (Photo courtesy of Joanne DiBona, sandiego.org)
2. Chicano Park
San Diego’s rich Hispanic heritage, culture and character visually come alive in Chicano Park in the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood, where more than 60 bold colorful murals can be found on the piers of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge in the middle of the park. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Keck, sandiego.org)
3. Potato Chip Rock
Potato Chip Rock on the top of the Mt. Woodson summit in rural East County begs for creative poses atop the rock formation. The views from here are worth the climb too! (Photo courtesy of Luis Gonzales, sandiego.org)
4. Little Italy Mercato
You’ll find lots to photograph at the Saturday morning Mercato in Little Italy. Take an opportunity to capture bins of local fruit and veggies, along with live sea urchin straight from the Pacific a few blocks away. (Photo courtesy of sandiego.org)
5. Cali-Baja Cuisine
Make some mouths water when you share some delectable plates of tacos, tamales or giant Margaritas or ice clod brews that can be found in Old Town San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Visit California)
6. ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Set along downtown’s scenic Embarcadero, the majestic USS Midway Museum is a chance to capture your “active duty” in San Diego’s military community. Your Insta feed will be filled with images of unique exhibits ranging from climb-aboard aircraft to the engine room, but there is no better place to share a romantic moment with a loved one than embracing in front of the 25-foot statue of the famous WWII ‘Unconditional Surrender’ photo, located next to the museum. (Photo courtesy of sandiego.org)
7. San Diego Zoo
The 1,200-acre Balboa Park is home to the San Diego Zoo where hundreds of rare and exotic animals will capture your followers’ hearts. What’s more precious than a photo of a baby Giant Panda munching on a stalk of bamboo or these two Koalas? (Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo, sandiego.org)
8. Remarkable Sculpture Garden
One-of-a-kind photos can be snapped at Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, located in Kit Carson Park in the inland city of Escondido. The only American sculpture garden created by the celebrated French-American sculpture Niki de Saint Phalle, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle consists of nine beautiful and whimsical large-scale sculptures and a playful “snake wall” adorned with brilliant, unique mosaic ornamentation. Instagrammers love to share their magical journey through this special garden as they capture Saint Phalle’s fantastic imagery. (Photo courtesy of sandiego.org)
9. Gaslamp Quarter at Night
Historic neon signs distinguish many of the city’s neighborhoods like Hillcrest and North Park, but none is more Instagrammable than downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter sign at night. (Photo courtesy of John Bahu, sandiego.org)
10. Scripps Pier
The geometric lines of the Scripps Institute of Oceanography research pier along picturesque La Jolla Shores is a popular spot for capturing both they now closed pier and the irresistible shoreline. (Photo courtesy of Joanne DiBona, sandiego.org)
