Burbank Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Burbank featuring signage
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 theater 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 Center 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 theaters and comedy clubs, including the Victory Theatre Center 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 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport. Alternatively, fly to Bob Hope Airport, just 3 miles (5 kilometers) 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

5/5(3 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 Walt Disney Studios and NBC Studios, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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La Paco

Though La Paco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like NBC Studios and Warner Brothers Studio.

La Paco
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$180 per night from 19 May to 20 May
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Hotel Burbank
Hotel Burbank
3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
The price is NZ$268 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$268
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
2 out of 5
2900 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA
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The price is NZ$261 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$261
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13 May - 14 May
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Ramada by Wyndham Burbank Airport
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The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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Lovely Condominium with Pool & Fitness!! 10 mins from Hollywood!
Lovely Condominium with Pool & Fitness!! 10 mins from Hollywood!
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Stay at this condo in Burbank. Enjoy a fitness center, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Universal Studios Hollywood ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great place close to everything!
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Lovely Condominium with Pool & Fitness!! 10 mins from Hollywood!
Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Breeze Suites
3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, CA
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