Travel information for the city of burbank ca !

Burbank california, one of the largest cities in the san fernando valley area of. Burbank ca is best known for its film and television studios. The burbank warner brother's studios v.I.P. Tour is the most famous. The gate is at 3400 riverside drive. This studio showcases the many facets of a movie and television studio. The nbc studio tour at 3000 w. Alameda avenue, burbank, offers a 70 minute walking tour of the broadcasting center complex where the tonight show with jay leno originates from. Burbank's bob hope airport with major airline choices, is very popular, because it's so much less congested than lax, and parking at the burbank airport is also easier. There are also many nice burbank airport hotels, which is very convenient for travelers, and vacationers.

It's small town atmosphere and lower cost of living, and the close proximity to los angeles westside, makes burbank a very attractive choice for newcomers to los angeles and southern california. The burbank town center mall at 201 e. Magnolia boulevard includes the swedish ikea home furnishings store, macy's, sears and more than 100 other stores. Just on the other side of this mall is the burbank village, and san fernando boulevard in beautiful downtown burbank, a popular hangout for stores and restaurants, including a large amc theater complex. One of the oldest los angeles suburbs, the city of burbank is named after dr. David burbank, a dentist who owned a sheep ranch. In 1928, alan loughead, developed a small airplane manufacturing plant. He changed his name to lockheed, and burbank began to form. Around this time a motion picture studio started here, that was later bought by warner brothers. Burbank california has a small town feel, but it's also modern and metropolitan. A mix that makes this city so nice. It's a charming city, that's affordable compared to the westside of los angeles. It's also a favorite with young families and senior citizens. Burbank's zip codes are 91501 - 91523. Restaurants in burbank are more of the comfort food category than upscale gourmet style dining places on the westside of la.

There are a couple of our favorite places to eat in the burbank village on san fernando boulevard, that we highly recommend. These restaurants are very popular with the locals also. The italian market city café on the corner of palm avenue and san fernando boulevard, has a lovely outside patio, and large antipasto bar. Their food is consistently delicious. And the burbank bar and grill on the corner of olive avenue and san fernando boulevard has been a local favorite for years, and we really like this place. Try the roof-top terrace dining spot. This page will take you to a selection of the best of burbanks hotels and motels for any budget. When you travel to burbank you will find plenty of lodgings here. The hotels are more affordable, so if you plan to vacation in los angeles southern california, you can save money by staying in a burbank hotel. The safari inn on olive avenue, just a few minutes from the nbc studios is a great little place to stay, that I recommend. And you can't go wrong with the holiday inn burbank, it's close to the burbank village, and kids under 18 stay free. If you book a room higher up, you'll have fabulous view of the san fernando valley.