California’s Most Picturesque Sports Stadiums Revealed

Did you know? Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, has been named the most Instagrammable sports stadium in the United States, with 680,000 Instagram hashtags.

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is in second place, with 324,000 hashtags. Petco Park in downtown San Diego, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and Honda Center in Anaheim make up the rest of the top five.

Crypto.com Arena Crowned the Most Picturesque

Pickwise’s new study crowned the Crypto.com Arena as the most picturesque sports stadium in California. The study examined the most popular locations in the Golden State, using the number of Instagram hashtags to identify which buildings and local areas are best for photos.

The home of the Los Angeles Lakers topped the list with 680,000 Instagram hashtags. Formerly known as the Staples Center, the Crypto.com Arena also hosts the Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Sparks. The arena previously served as the home court for the LA Clippers between 1999 and 2024.

More California Arenas in Most Picturesque Discussion

Levi’s Stadium ranked second with 324,000 Instagram hashtags, the highest among NFL stadiums in California. The home of the San Francisco 49ers, 68,500 a capacity was first opened in 2014. The arena cost $1.3 billion to build. Third is Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, with 311,000 Instagram hashtags.

The ballpark ranked highest among MLB stadiums in California. The ballpark’s known for its scenic view of San Diego. Fourth is SoFi Stadium with 218,000 hashtags. The stadium is the home of both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Fifth is the Honda Center. The arena hosts Anaheim Ducks home games.

The arena’s popular on Instagram after being tagged in a total of 131,000 photos on the social media platform. Angel Stadium in Anaheim, SAP Center in San Jose, Chase Center in San Francisco, Oracle Park in SF, and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento rounded out the top 10 list.

Final Thoughts

Andrew Wilsher, Managing Editor at Pickswise, said, “California is home to a wide range of sports, with three NFL, four NBA, four MLB, three NHL, and four MLS franchises. This is the most in America, and it shows how lucky sports fans in the Golden State are.

“When it comes to stadiums, Californians are also spoiled, with honorable mentions like the Oakland Coliseum failing to make the top ten.'”I agree with Wilsher, California is home to a wide range of professional and college sports.

The Oakland Coliseum was a great stadium to watch and cover Oakland Athletics games, despite sewage issues. The Athletics currently play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, as their new ballpark in Las Vegas is expected to open in 2028.