12 Sick Instagram Location Ideas in San Francisco

Looking for the best Instagram location ideas in San Francisco? One of the coolest and most creative cities on earth, San Francisco is the place to be if you’re producing art of any kind. That includes if you’re trying to take awesome photos for Instagram – San Francisco is chock full of locations that will make incredible backdrops for your next post on the ‘gram. We’ve gathered 12 of our favorites to assemble this list of sick Instagram location ideas in San Francisco, so read on for some fantastic suggestions and/or potential inspiration for your next Insta post!

1. Luxury penthouse + ARRI camera & Cooke lenses included

This luxury penthouse space is perhaps most special because of its incredible view of the Bay Bridge. But there’s so much more to love here as well. For instance, there are nine lamps for which you can control the color and dimness as well as a gorgeous modern kitchen. This aspect has a somewhat niche appeal, but interestingly this is a great location from which to take drone footage. It has such an incredible vantage point for the view.

2. Seventh heaven Mission production studio

This Mission production studio comes with free equipment including backdrops, monolights, stands, sandbags, production cart, and clamps. There’s also a full kitchen that’d be perfectly suited to food shoots, in addition to the ground floor photo studio containing 800 square feet of open space and with easy load-in and load-out (no stairs!). 

3. Newly-renovated modern open-concept home

Recently renovated, this open-concept home is a top-notch Instagram location idea in San Francisco. It’s an especially great location for cooking- and baking-related photoshoots, because the kitchen is absolutely out-of-this-world. It has a 10-foot waterfall edge quartz kitchen island and incredible amounts of natural light. 

4. Mission garden space

Booking this fabulous garden space in the exciting Mission District of San Francisco means you have access to the garden, patio, conference room, a hallway seating area, bathroom, and even an additional room. We’ll let the hosts describe it. “Walk past an ivy-covered gate into this Mission garden studio.  French doors open from the private patio into the bright & airy studio. The exclusive-use garden boasts lush plantings and a hot tub that seats up to 6. This amazing space is located in the vibrant Mission’s most desirable spot – off Folsom & 25th St.”

5. Psychedelic immersive Mylar mirrored studio

If you’re looking for a psychedelic vibe for your Instagram photos, this immersive mylar mirrored studio (located in a warehouse in the Bayview Industrial District) is an awesome Instagram location idea in San Francisco. The hosts call it “an ‘Andy Warholesque’ immersive environment in which every inch is covered from floor to ceiling in mirrored-Mylar with additional sheets of floating mylar suspended from the ceiling, creating stunning visual effects”. There are also LED lights and lasers that add layers of light and color that will add even more to your photos. 

6. Premier downtown gallery salon

We adore this downtown gallery salon in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. And we would consider it one of our top Instagram location ideas in San Francisco, by far! There’s a reason it has so many glowing reviews. One reviewer commented, “An absolutely pleasure to be able to use this space again. I would definitely undoubtedly recommend this place anytime and every time.” Another wrote, “What a wonderful experience! From start to finish, Lynn was an absolute treasure. The location was cozy but beautiful. Worked well for our film shoot. Overall, it was a great experience”. But don’t take their word for it – check out the photos in the listing, because seeing is believing!

7. Vintage Castro club lounge for a memorable shoot

This vintage Castro Club lounge is a truly special place to explore and take photos for the ‘gram. It’s made up of three separate rooms: a tasting room bar, boardroom dining room, and club room lounge. These three rooms are connected via a hallway that contains a plethora of gorgeous details, from crystal and brass cage pendants to crown molding to unique and stunning local artwork. Check out the Peerspace listing for this space to learn more about what each of the three rooms has to offer.

8. Vibrant and whimsical space

Like #6 on our list, this vibrant and whimsical space is also located in Lower Nob Hill, and it’s also a top-notch Instagram location idea in San Francisco! It’s on the 15th floor of a landmark professional building. The hosts describe it accurately as an “awe-inspiring nest in the heart of this dramatic city”. In terms of vibes, it’s full of sunlight and totally unique decor and is quite peaceful and quiet despite being in close proximity to downtown. 

9. Modern, private sky-view apartment

Looking for world-class views of this incredible city? Look no further than this modern, private sky view apartment! One glance at the photos in the listing will reveal just how special this space is. Not only are there floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to take in the view, but you can also step onto the east-facing 50-foot balcony to get an even better look at that unbelievable vista.

10. White Swan Library

Calling all book lovers: this White Swan Library in the heart of the city is an absolute dream! In addition to plenty of books, it has a working fireplace, cozy couches, and an overall warm and inviting atmosphere. It will put you totally at ease as you snap photos for the ‘gram. 

11. Sun-drenched boho / mid-century apartment

The perfect combination of boho and mid-century aesthetics, this lovely apartment in San Francisco’s Cole Valley neighborhood is an awesome option if you’re looking for a stylish yet homey feel for your photos. There’s tons of plant life throughout the space as well as 270-degree windows that look out from the top floor of the building, meaning incredible natural light. This one is definitely worth considering!

12. Industrial-looking urban greenhouse

This one is the ideal choice for real plant lovers. It’s an urban greenhouse that’s not only an immersive plant store but that also “provides a mystical shared living room experience filled with plants.” With 22-foot exposed lofted ceilings with massive skylights, exposed concrete walls, a dramatic steel staircase, and a bridge that opens up to the roof, there are tons of features to explore that will lend your photos a warm yet industrial vibe. 

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