13 Amazing Places In Southern California To Photograph

Whether you are a pro at taking photos or just enjoying capturing casual snapshots, Southern California is one of those dreamy places that is always ready for a close-up. From the beach to the mountains and everything in between, here are some magical spots where you should definitely take your camera.

Mission San Juan Capistrano in Orange County is over 200-years old. You can never take too many photos of an historic setting like this.

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Wildflowers in the desert at Anza Borrego Desert State Park.

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You could spend an entire day at Huntington Library and Gardens and never run out of beautiful scenery to capture on camera.

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You can’t go wrong at Balboa Park. Literally every inch of this architectural heaven is begging to be photographed.

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Where else can you find a train, the ocean, the sand and gorgeous houses overlooking cliffs all in the same shot? San Clemente is pretty spectacular!

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Fairmount Park in Riverside is simply WOW! Those trees! That sunlight on the water! That bench! What a magical spot to take a picture.

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Old Town San Diego is always a great spot for capturing colorful pictures of historic houses that are so charming they are almost unreal.

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You don’t have to travel to Italy to capture stunning photos of the canals. Just head to Venice here in California and you’ll find local canals that are just as photo-worthy.

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This picture-perfect setting can be found at the Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes.

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Sunset Cliffs is a popular spot to capture handsome photos of the rugged natural landscape in San Diego.

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Greystone Mansion and Gardens in Beverly Hills is a magnificent secret gem. Spend a day strolling through the gardens and let your photographic genius run wild.

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No matter what time of day you visit Point Loma Harbor, it’s always the perfect time to snap a picture.

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Do yourself a favor and see the LACMA urban light sculpture in person. It’s especially spectacular at night, but equally striking in the daylight.

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Every inch of Southern California is beyond photo-worthy. And we’ve barely even scratched the surface! Where are your favorite spots in SoCal to take out your camera and capture that perfect photograph?