Micheltorena Heart Stairs: Across the street from Micheltorena Elementary School is this 78-step staircase. If you stand back several feet at the bottom of the stairs, you can see hearts carefully painted on the vertical part of the steps. Gaily colored in rainbow hues, this hidden staircase in Los Angeles is a lesser-known part of the Silverlake neighborhood.

California Dreaming Wall: This phrase popularized by the Mamas & the Papas with their hit song of the same title has become synonymous with the California lifestyle. There are no pictures, simply "California Dreaming" written out in a giant, white, casual cursive font. Set against a violet and pink background that evokes an L.A. sunset, the entire picture-less mural somehow represents all that the Golden State radiates.

The Love Wall: It looks like a giant sized piece of Valentine's Day wrapping paper but it is one of the most photo-worthy spots on Instagram especially for lovebirds and marriage proposals. The bright red backdrop on which "love" is uniformly scrawled in silver more than a dozen times is an eye-popping splash of color on a grey concrete block.

Global Angel Wings Wall: Although the Global Angel Wings Project has literally spread its wings around the world it all started in Los Angeles. Artist Colette Miller began her series in 2012 in Downtown L.A. From there the wings traveled across the U.S. and Mexico and soared as far away as Kenya and Australia. Little known trivia: Colette was one of the members of Gwar between 1986 and 1987.

Paul Smith’s Pink Wall: Known for his cutting-edge men's suits with the ever-popular slim fit, Paul Smith is probably more well-known in L.A. for the Pepto pink wall that graces the corner of the modish Melrose Avenue. The wall is an Instagram favorite for selfies and has become a destination spot for visitors to the L.A. area.

Weller Court Light Tunnel: Named "Portal," this futuristic little underground passage is lit with over 7,000 pixels of animated light. The light scheme was designed by artist Akiko Yamashita and it dimly illuminates the way for people walking under Weller Court in Little Tokyo.

Abbot Kinney Love Wall: English artist James Goldcrown painted his first Love Murals in New York City. After leaving his mark on the East Coast he made his way to Venice Beach, a tiny enclave of L.A. known for embracing uniqueness with open arms. Here he created his second "Bleeding Hearts" mural. It is one of the most Instagrammable walls in L.A. so post your photo with #bleedinghearts #lovewall to join the countless others who have done the same.

What Lifts You Wall: On the wall facing the parking lot of Barry's Bootcamp is an inspiring piece by artist Kelsey Montague. Simply a detailed sketch of larger-than-life angel wings, this white, chalk-like drawing against the black backdrop of the building is an example of interactive art. This piece is one of the many around the nation following the "What Lifts You" theme.

Dripping Paint Wall: A rainbow of colors seems to be cascading down the wall ending in a puddle on the ground. This is the wall mural that depicts an accident gone right - the loveliest mistake that could happen with cans of liquid hues. Even the two splotches which call to mind a painter with major anger issues give the mural a charming splash of color. By LA street artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval).

The RETNA Wall: Marquis Lewis, a.k.a. RETNA, is an L.A. native who was invited to Miami to practice his craft. Created for the Wynwood Walls this mural is inspired by his own unique writing, a mixture of urban art and calligraphy from ancient the ancient Egyptians and Mayans. The RETNA Wall is not the only mural to see here - many renowned urban artists have their works displayed some stretching 40 feet high and a block wide.