Burbank Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Known for its film industry origins, this city features some of California’s best shopping areas, award-winning restaurants and studio tours.

Burbank is home to many of the biggest media companies in the world. Take a studio tour and see costumes, props and sets from famous Hollywood films. Watch a play in a historic theatre or discover the city’s bar and nightlife.

Tour the Walt Disney Studios and learn about this significant animation company. Visit a museum dedicated to the history of martial arts. Burbank is close to many Los Angeles attractions, including Warner Bros. Studios, the San Fernando Valley and Downtown Los Angeles.

Visit Burbank Town Centre mall for some of the city’s best shopping. On San Fernando Boulevard find numerous retail shops, including record stores, fashion retailers and bookstores. Shop in independent boutiques and vintage stores in Magnolia Park, an upmarket residential and retail district.

Find Warner Bros. Studios just a short drive from Downtown Burbank. Tour the soundstages and backlots where many famous Hollywood films and television shows were made, including Rebel Without a Cause and Pretty Little Liars. Visit the archives, the prop department and many other exclusive areas on a studio tour.

Discover renowned theatres and comedy clubs, including the Victory Theatre Centre and the Flappers Comedy Club. Many of these venues are regarded as important parts of the cultural community in Los Angeles. See a new play being developed or watch comedians in an intimate setting.

Dine in celebrity hangouts, including the well-known Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant. Find hip independent cafés in Magnolia Park and upmarket restaurants in the downtown district. You’ll easily find somewhere to relax with the range of bars and wine-tasting rooms on offer.

This famous city is located about 29 miles (47 kilometres) from Los Angeles International Airport. Alternatively, fly to Bob Hope Airport, just 3 miles (5 kilometres) from Burbank.

With its proximity to some of the world’s most famous film and television studios, you’ll see why Burbank is known as the Media Capital of the World.

Where to stay in Burbank

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Downtown Burbank

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Burbank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Colony Theater and rA Organic Spa while you're in town.

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Magnolia Park

When in Magnolia Park, you can plan a visit to The Burbank Studios and Warner Brothers Studio, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Media District

If you're spending some time in Media District, Warner Brothers Studio and The Burbank Studios are top sights worth seeing.

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Reviews of Burbank

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5/5 - Excellent

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Really pretty city with lots of dining options and east access to attractions in Burbank and downtown LA

4/5 - Good

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plenty of eating variety, enjoy!

5/5 - Excellent

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Good area to stay, plenty of food and fuel stations. Felt safe enough. Good location if you would like to visit the main sites without being right in the middle of the hussle, bussle and noise!

5/5 - Excellent

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We went to Hollywood Universal Studio and Warner bros studio tours. Liked both very much . Good location of the hotel -all closed.

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Very tidy area, local attractions are easily accessible by car,metro bus in just a few minutes from springhill suites

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