Guidebook for Burbank
Food Scene
Steakhouses, Seafood, Dive Bars. Strangely located underneath a freeway overpass, but don't let that fool you. The food, while a bit expensive, is fantastic.
The Ramp Restaurant
7730 N Hollywood Way Steakhouses, Seafood, Dive Bars. Strangely located underneath a freeway overpass, but don't let that fool you. The food, while a bit expensive, is fantastic.
Hill Street Cafe
3301 N Glenoaks BlvdAmerican (Traditional) diner with a casual restaurant atmosphere.
Great Cuban cuisine at a family-run restaurant prepared in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
La Bamba Restaurant
2600 N Glenoaks BlvdGreat Cuban cuisine at a family-run restaurant prepared in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Inexpensive, healthy, freshly prepared grilled fish. Get a fish dinner plate or burrito... delicious!
8 locals recommend
Fish Dish
14622 Ventura BlvdInexpensive, healthy, freshly prepared grilled fish. Get a fish dinner plate or burrito... delicious!
Zaatar Factory And Bakery
2909 N Glenoaks BlvdGreat Middle Eastern, Mediterranean pastries. Get your baklava here!
Great Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food. The owners are very nice and generous people and it shows in their delicious food. Great place!
Cafe Elegante
2905 N Glenoaks BlvdGreat Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food. The owners are very nice and generous people and it shows in their delicious food. Great place!
Candilejas Restaurant
7505 San Fernando Rd Mexican
Sansai Burbank
2575 N Hollywood WayDelicious Japanese-style fast food with a California twist.
Baked good lovers of all kinds will often line up around the block to choose their baked favorites. However, their wide selection of tamales, empanadas, meat pies and sandwiches do not disappoint.
200 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdBaked good lovers of all kinds will often line up around the block to choose their baked favorites. However, their wide selection of tamales, empanadas, meat pies and sandwiches do not disappoint.
The owners of this Burbank restaurant stand by their Neapolitan roots presenting traditional favorites such as their Housemade Meatballs and Fresh mussels with white wine, parsley, garlic, and butter.
Market City Caffe
164 Palm AvenueThe owners of this Burbank restaurant stand by their Neapolitan roots presenting traditional favorites such as their Housemade Meatballs and Fresh mussels with white wine, parsley, garlic, and butter.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
250 E Olive AveBreakfast!
Big Boy’s is known for their burgers and milkshakes but the legendary diner also is a registered California historical site. The oldest remaining Big Boy in America, this location also has great food!
87 locals recommend
Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrBig Boy’s is known for their burgers and milkshakes but the legendary diner also is a registered California historical site. The oldest remaining Big Boy in America, this location also has great food!
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdTerrifically delicious modern/new American cuisine.
Jack in the Box
6407 Sunset Blvd Tasty fast food (drive-thru) burgers.
A California classic... inexpensive, tasty burgers and french fries made in a classic American style. They have a not-so-secret "secret menu" you can order from if you know about it in advance.
54 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand BlvdA California classic... inexpensive, tasty burgers and french fries made in a classic American style. They have a not-so-secret "secret menu" you can order from if you know about it in advance.
Everything Else
Great, hassle-free airport. A dream for traveling in and out of the L.A. area compared to LAX.
160 locals recommend
Hollywood Burbank Airport
2627 N Hollywood WayGreat, hassle-free airport. A dream for traveling in and out of the L.A. area compared to LAX.
Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant provides world class comedy and food in the heart of Burbank. With over 40 shows a week, this spot is the friendliest comedy club you will visit in the L.A. area.
24 locals recommend
Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant
102 E Magnolia BlvdFlappers Comedy Club and Restaurant provides world class comedy and food in the heart of Burbank. With over 40 shows a week, this spot is the friendliest comedy club you will visit in the L.A. area.
If you are new to horse riding, the center is home to dozens of horse trainers. If you already own your horse, the center provides a home for your horse. Guided horse trail riding available.
44 locals recommend
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside DrIf you are new to horse riding, the center is home to dozens of horse trainers. If you already own your horse, the center provides a home for your horse. Guided horse trail riding available.
Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks BlvdA terrific local university within walking distance.
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
2901 Los Feliz BlvdBulk shopping paradise.
In addition to the standard mall shopping, the center includes one of 4 IKEA locations in Los Angeles County, 2 movie theaters, and a bungee jump area in the center court.
92 locals recommend
Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia BlvdIn addition to the standard mall shopping, the center includes one of 4 IKEA locations in Los Angeles County, 2 movie theaters, and a bungee jump area in the center court.
Great shopping, street performers, outdoor activities, near the beach. Can get very crowded at peak hours; early morning on the weekend is nice.
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveGreat shopping, street performers, outdoor activities, near the beach. Can get very crowded at peak hours; early morning on the weekend is nice.
Sightseeing
A challenging but short hike up the first 1/4 mile of Chandler Fire Road will reward you with spectacular views of the city. http://milestonerides.com/2014/01/04/2-entrances-verdugos/
Verdugo Mountain Park
9999 Edmore PlA challenging but short hike up the first 1/4 mile of Chandler Fire Road will reward you with spectacular views of the city. http://milestonerides.com/2014/01/04/2-entrances-verdugos/
Wonderful outdoor nature center nestled in the canyons above Burbank. Very informative, great trail hikes possible nearby.
19 locals recommend
Stough Canyon Nature Center
2300 E Walnut AveWonderful outdoor nature center nestled in the canyons above Burbank. Very informative, great trail hikes possible nearby.
Excellent trail running, biking, or hiking. Site of old M*A*S*H television show. Beautiful mountains and views.
151 locals recommend
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadExcellent trail running, biking, or hiking. Site of old M*A*S*H television show. Beautiful mountains and views.
Factory tour of the world famous "Rooster Sauce" (Huy Fong Foods' Sriracha hot sauce). An interesting afternoon outing different from your average sightseeing tour: http://www.huyfong.com/toursnow/
Huy Fong Foods, Inc.
4800 Azusa Canyon RdFactory tour of the world famous "Rooster Sauce" (Huy Fong Foods' Sriracha hot sauce). An interesting afternoon outing different from your average sightseeing tour: http://www.huyfong.com/toursnow/
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat views and science, too!
Entertainment & Activities
Burbank Central Library
110 N Glenoaks BlvdExcellent pleasant library -- great place to browse, read, study, and relax.
Small and intimate farmer's market, open Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm. Farmers include Mike and Son’s Egg Ranch, The Honey Guy, and J & J Grass Fed Beef, and more.
10 locals recommend
Burbank Farmers Market
101 N Glenoaks BlvdSmall and intimate farmer's market, open Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm. Farmers include Mike and Son’s Egg Ranch, The Honey Guy, and J & J Grass Fed Beef, and more.
The Batcade is one of the best batting cages in the valley, offering both slow-pitch and fast-pitch machines, and allowing you to either pay with tokens for a set amount of pitches or a flat-fee.
Batcade
220 N Victory BlvdThe Batcade is one of the best batting cages in the valley, offering both slow-pitch and fast-pitch machines, and allowing you to either pay with tokens for a set amount of pitches or a flat-fee.
Brace Canyon Park
2901 Haven WayGreat outdoor park.
Great fun for kids & spectacularly beautiful park, museums, golf, and more for adults.
66 locals recommend
Griffith Park Pony Ride
4400 Crystal Springs DrGreat fun for kids & spectacularly beautiful park, museums, golf, and more for adults.
Famous pier, end of the long road across the U.S. Epicenter of the Southern California beach scene.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFamous pier, end of the long road across the U.S. Epicenter of the Southern California beach scene.
Universal Studios theme park. A great family outing; a lot of interesting shopping nearby, too (at "Universal City Walk"). Easy to get to -- 10-15 minutes drive from our home.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studios theme park. A great family outing; a lot of interesting shopping nearby, too (at "Universal City Walk"). Easy to get to -- 10-15 minutes drive from our home.
Arts & Culture
The Starlight Bowl is host to a summer concert season including a spectacular July 4th concert and fireworks show. You can pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the concert with your friends or family.
12 locals recommend
Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View DrThe Starlight Bowl is host to a summer concert season including a spectacular July 4th concert and fireworks show. You can pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the concert with your friends or family.
Great place to go if you want to take in a movie. Plenty of excellent restaurants nearby, and streets nearby with interesting shops.
73 locals recommend
AMC Burbank 16
125 E Palm AveGreat place to go if you want to take in a movie. Plenty of excellent restaurants nearby, and streets nearby with interesting shops.
An amazing movie experience that will take you back to the early 20th century -- Fully restored films that have not been seen in 50 years or more! Note: Buy tickets online; parking nearby is tough.
51 locals recommend
Cinefamily
611 North Fairfax AvenueAn amazing movie experience that will take you back to the early 20th century -- Fully restored films that have not been seen in 50 years or more! Note: Buy tickets online; parking nearby is tough.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrSpace Shuttle Endeavor and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard RdBar & restaurant... spectacular night views.
Luna Vine Winebar
3206 Magnolia BlvdWine
Burbank Bar & Grille
112 N San Fernando BlvdNight spot.
The Park Bar & Grill
2007 W Burbank BlvdSports bar.