This past year, our @discoverLA Instagram account had more than 4.4 million likes across all of our content. There were 178,000 #LAstory photos shared since January. Thank you for following us and check out the top 15 posts of 2015 below. Special congrats to @dylan.schwartz, @dylanjohnseaton, @potatounit, @copterpilot, @danorst, @petehalvorsen, @chrispzero, @instaflites, @erwnchow, @asenseofhuber, @cole_younger_, @salomon_pena, @neohumanity, @raininnewark, @brightbazaar, @dezistyle, and @jessy_kka for making our list! 

1. Full Moon over Los Angeles

 

Enjoy the full moon, courtesy of @dylan.schwartz #LAstory #fullmoon #dtla

A video posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Jun 2, 2015 at 9:11pm PDT

2. Studio City Sunset

 

Studio City Sky Light. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo by @jamesdeanlives #potd #discoverLA

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Feb 20, 2015 at 7:18pm PST

3. The Hollywood Sign

 

The letters of the iconic Hollywood Sign are all the same height at 45 feet tall, but they vary between 31-39 feet wide. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @potatounit @copterpilot #potd

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Oct 19, 2015 at 6:23pm PDT

4. Koreatown, Los Angeles

 

courtesy of @danorst #LAstory

A video posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on May 28, 2015 at 8:27pm PDT

5. Manhattan Beach, California

 

With a thriving restaurant scene just steps from the ocean, it's easy to see why @GQ Magazine named #ManhattanBeach one of the Six Best Beaches in America. For more on #ManhattanBeach see the link in our bio. Special thanks to @petehalvorsen for sharing his photos with us today. Photo: @petehalvorsen #LANeighborhoods #LAstory #discoverLA

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Aug 13, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

6. 4th of July in Los Angeles 

 

Los Angeles had quite an amazing 4th of July weekend. We hope everyone had a fun and safe time. Video courtesy of @chrispzero, @copterpilot, & @instaflites. #LAstory #discoverla #fireworks

A video posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Jul 6, 2015 at 8:14pm PDT

7. Palm Trees in Manhattan Beach

 

Palm trees in the sunset - so L.A. Manhattan Beach’s skyline is sure to take your breath away. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @erwnchow #discoverLA #potd

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Oct 20, 2015 at 6:09pm PDT

8. The Broad's Infinity Room

 

Also at @thebroadmuseum, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room is an absolute must-see. We’ve loved participating in the #helloworldRELAY to celebrate #WorldTourismDay. Hope you enjoyed as well! We’re passing the #helloworldRELAY baton to @TahitiNow - check out their photos! Photo: @asenseofhuber #discoverLA #LAstory @helloworldau @discoveramerica

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Sep 27, 2015 at 4:06pm PDT

9. Downtown Los Angeles

 

#dtla spotlight by @cole_younger_ #LANeighborhoods #LAstory

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:59pm PDT

10. The Griffith Observatory

 

There’s no place like @griffith_observatory when the sun goes down. Admission to the grounds is free and it is open every day (except Monday) until 10pm. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @salomon_pena #discoverLA #potd #griffithobservatory

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Nov 7, 2015 at 8:20pm PST

11. LACMA's Urban Light

 

"We are deeply saddened to note the passing of Chris Burden, whose impact on art and on L.A. has been profound. Browse #UrbanLight for some of the many photos capturing his iconic 2008 installation that has become a symbol of L.A." - @lacma. Photo by @neohumanity. #LACMAPlusYou #ChrisBurden #LAstory #RIP

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on May 10, 2015 at 9:19pm PDT

12. Santa Monica, California

 

Walk down these steps in @seesantamonica to experience the beautiful coastline, or stay in Palisades Park for an unforgettable view of the ocean. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @raininnewark #discoverLA

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Dec 27, 2015 at 4:45pm PST

13. Venice Beach, California 

 

#Venice has been featured in many television shows and movies including Californication, The Amazing Race, The Big Lebowski and more. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @brightbazaar #discoverLA

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Dec 14, 2015 at 5:12pm PST

14. Venice Beach Palm Trees

 

Experience golden hour in Venice Beach. What is your favorite spot to watch the sunset? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @dezistyle #discoverLA #potd #venice

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Nov 8, 2015 at 6:14pm PST

15. The Chandelier Tree in Silver Lake 

 

Visit the Chandelier Tree in Silver Lake, which is truly an L.A. hidden gem. You can find it at 2811 W Silver Lake Drive. What’s your #LAstory? Tag your photos #LAstory for a chance to be featured. Photo: @jessy_kka #discoverLA #potd

A photo posted by #LAstory (@discoverla) on Nov 12, 2015 at 6:09pm PST