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Burbank lies at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley, below the Verdugo Mountains and just over the hills from Hollywood. It is named for David Burbank, a dentist turned rancher who owned land here in the 1800s, and it was incorporated as a city in 1911. Aviation shaped the city in the 20th century, when Lockheed built famous aircraft at its plants here and the airport grew into today's Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Burbank is best known as a center of film and television, home to Warner Bros., the Walt Disney Studios and many other media companies, which is why it calls itself the Media Capital of the World. Visitors can go behind the scenes on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
Downtown Burbank along San Fernando Boulevard is busy with shops and restaurants, Magnolia Park is known for vintage stores, and the 1943 City Hall is a fine example of streamlined civic design. Trails in Wildwood Canyon and the Verdugo Mountains offer views over the valley.
A guided tour of a working film and TV studio in Burbank, riding carts through backlot streets and sound stages, with exhibits of costumes, props and the Batmobiles. The tour ends at Stage 48 with interactive sets, including the Friends Central Perk set. Book online, and bring photo ID.
A hillside outdoor amphitheater above Burbank with views over the San Fernando Valley. In summer it hosts a city concert series with tribute bands and a large Fourth of July fireworks show. Bring a jacket and a cushion, as evenings cool down quickly; shuttle service is sometimes offered from nearby lots.
The headquarters of the Walt Disney Company, designed by Michael Graves and finished in 1990, with giant statues of the Seven Dwarfs holding up its roof. The studio lot is not open for public tours, but the facade can be seen from Riverside Drive and Alameda Avenue. Do not stop in traffic lanes.
An Art Deco and Moderne civic building finished in 1943, with a tower, marble lobby, murals and a stained-glass window. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can step into the lobby during office hours on weekdays to see the decorative interior and the art.
The oldest remaining Bob's Big Boy restaurant, built in 1949 in the Googie style by architect Wayne McAllister, with a tall neon sign and the famous Big Boy statue. It hosts a popular classic car show on Friday nights. Order the double-decker burger, and come on Friday evening to see the cars.
A branch of the famous Cuban bakery and cafe, known for its guava and cheese pastries, potato balls, cakes and Cuban sandwiches at low prices. Lines can be long, but they move quickly. Use the separate line for take-away pastries if you only want baked goods, and avoid weekend mornings if you can.
A busy walkable district around San Fernando Boulevard with restaurants, movie theaters, shops and the Burbank Town Center mall. It is lively in the evenings and has a farmers market on Saturdays. Several city parking structures offer free parking for the first hours, so you can explore on foot.
A retro shopping district along Magnolia Boulevard known for vintage clothing stores, record shops, small cafes and independent businesses. Many storefronts keep a mid-century look. Walk the stretch between Hollywood Way and Buena Vista Street, and visit on a weekend afternoon when most shops are open.
The Burbank Historical Society's museum complex in George Izay Park, with vintage cars, aviation and studio history, local memorabilia and the restored 1887 Mentzer House. Volunteers give friendly guided tours. It opens only on weekend afternoons, so check hours before you go; admission is free or by donation.
A shady park near the Media District, named for the Tonight Show host whose show was taped in Burbank for decades. It has picnic areas, a creek, walking paths and a small trail into the hills. It is a quiet spot for a picnic lunch close to the studios; parking is in a small lot off Bob Hope Drive.
A park in the Verdugo Mountains above Burbank with picnic grounds and steep trails up to Stough Canyon and the Verdugo ridge. The climb to Vital Link and Tongva Peak gives views over the valley. Go early in summer, bring plenty of water, and watch for rattlesnakes on warm days.
A small city nature center at the top of Walnut Avenue with exhibits on local plants, animals and geology, plus guided walks and family programs. Trails start next to the building and lead into the Verdugo Mountains. Check its hours, as it is open only on certain days, and bring water for the trails.
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