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Top 10 Most Instagrammable Beaches Include LA, OC Destinations
Travel company Holidu says these LA and OC spots are among the trendiest beaches in the U.S. according to Instagram hashtags.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Holidu, the search engine for vacation rentals, shared a list of the most hashtagged beaches in the U.S.
It might not be a surprise that Los Angeles and Orange County beaches rank high among the most Instagrammable and trendy beaches.
Long Beach is a top contender, ranking at No. 2 in the nation for where to strike a pose and snap a great photo.
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"Situated just 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles, Long Beach stretches 4 miles along the Pacific shore," according to the website. "Home to the Long Beach Grand Prix this urban beach town still has a laid-back vibe making it the perfect location for a photoshoot. Long Beach is best known for being home to the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary Ship is docked on its shores."
Venice Beach is listed at No. 3. Dogtown is known for great waves, surf, skating and sunsets. And in 2021, it was a top destination for capturing photo moments.
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"Stretching over 2 miles, Venice Beach is based in Los Angeles and is known for its eclectic boardwalk and colorful streets," the website says. "This makes it the perfect location to snap a photo, which is no wonder it has been hashtagged over 4M times! Venice Beach is a haven for artists and free spirits and is a must-visit beach."
Here's where other beaches rank in the U.S.:
- South Beach, FL
- Long Beach, CA
- Venice, CA
- Palm Beach, FL
- Newport Beach, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Myrtle Beach, CA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Manhattan Beach, CA
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