Laguna Beach Among Top 3 Most Picturesque Beaches In America

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Golden State is known for its beautiful beaches that draw people from all over the world to come visit, and according to a new study from hotel company Westgate Resorts, Laguna Beach is among America's most picturesque beaches.

The study analyzed the number of Instagram hashtags for the most visited beaches across the country and then compared the numbers with each beach's length to calculate which beaches had the highest number of hashtags per meter.

With 2,397 meters in length, Laguna Beach placed third on the list of most Instagrammable beaches in the country. According to the study, there are a whopping 3,161,606 hashtags on Instagram of the beach, totaling 1,319 hashtags per meter at the Orange County beach.

"Many festivals are held in the area, such as the Festival of the Arts, Kelpfest, and Pageant of the Masters," Westgate Resorts said.

With just 86 meters of length, La Jolla topped the list of most Instagrammable beaches in the country despite being the smallest beach in the top 10.

Three more California beaches made the resort's list including Venice Beach, which placed fourth. Just missing the top five, Neighboring beaches Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach placed sixth and seventh on the list respectively.

South Beach in Florida placed second on the nationwide list and Sandy Beach in Hawaii rounded out the top five.

"Spending time at the beach is the foundation for any good memory, with this study highlighting which beaches have made a lasting impact on social media users. With social media become such an integral factor in where we choose to spend our time, this study provides a fascinating insight into the locations around the country that offer the most picturesque backdrop to our photos and treasured memories," a Westgate Resorts spokesperson said.

With the holiday season in full swing, Westgate Resorts launched a competition that allows anyone who submits a photo of a memorable moment for a chance to win $1,200. Whether the photo is of the beach, a concert or a family vacation, any happy memory uploaded to the resort's website has a chance to win.