Why California is the most Instagrammable place on the planet

CALIFORNIA is the most populous state in the US, and for good reason. Its diverse topography ranges from the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the Mojave Desert, outstanding national parks to acres of Redwood-Douglas fir forests and the third longest coastline in the US — famous for the scenic drive along the 101. And then there’s its world-class cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco — home to many of the artistic greats.

Here’s 17 reasons why California might just be the best state to get your Instagram on.

1. Aliso Creek Beach — Laguna Beach

A photo posted by Scott Sporleder (@spoart) on Jan 23, 2015 at 11:13am PST

2. Golden Gate Bridge — San Francisco

A photo posted by Engel (@heyengel) on Apr 5, 2015 at 11:06am PDT

3. South Lake Tahoe

A photo posted by Rachid Dahnoun (@rachidphoto) on Apr 10, 2015 at 10:23am PDT

4. Glacier Point

A photo posted by Mr.Frank Lopez (@mr.franklopez) on Feb 18, 2015 at 1:43pm PST

5. Mavericks Point Break

A photo posted by Michael Bonocore (@michaelbonocore) on Dec 21, 2014 at 10:15am PST

6. Hollywood

A photo posted by Karan B. (@sendingstache) on Feb 24, 2015 at 8:55am PST

7. Mariposa Grove

A photo posted by Mr.Frank Lopez (@mr.franklopez) on Feb 27, 2015 at 11:45am PST

8. Glacier Point — Yosemite

A photo posted by trevor lee (@trevlee) on Apr 1, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

9. Racetrack Playa — Death Valley National Park

A photo posted by Mr.Frank Lopez (@mr.franklopez) on Feb 24, 2015 at 12:33pm PST

10. Yosemite Valley

A photo posted by Karan B. (@sendingstache) on Jan 11, 2015 at 6:23pm PST

11. Los Angeles

A photo posted by Los Angeles (@cole_younger_) on Apr 12, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

12. Lake Tahoe

A photo posted by Matt Hardy (@tahoematt) on Dec 13, 2014 at 10:04am PST

13. Eaton Canyon Park

A photo posted by @joshjiniego on Mar 9, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

14. Lost Coast

A photo posted by Rachid Dahnoun (@rachidphoto) on Apr 1, 2015 at 9:49am PDT

15. Yosemite National Park

A photo posted by Michael Bonocore (@michaelbonocore) on Dec 8, 2014 at 11:42am PST

16. Mount Shasta

A photo posted by Michael Bonocore (@michaelbonocore) on Dec 14, 2014 at 12:39pm PST

17. Laguna Beach

A photo posted by Scott Sporleder (@spoart) on Jan 4, 2014 at 7:31pm PST