Guidebook for Burbank

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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.
American (Traditional) diner with a casual restaurant atmosphere.
Hill Street Cafe
3301 N Glenoaks Blvd
American (Traditional) diner with a casual restaurant atmosphere.
Great Cuban cuisine at a family-run restaurant prepared in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
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La Bamba Restaurant
2600 N Glenoaks Blvd
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Great 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!
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Fish Dish
14622 Ventura Blvd
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Inexpensive, healthy, freshly prepared grilled fish. Get a fish dinner plate or burrito... delicious!
Great Middle Eastern, Mediterranean pastries. Get your baklava here!
Zaatar Factory And Bakery
2909 N Glenoaks Blvd
Great 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 Blvd
Great 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
Delicious Japanese-style fast food with a California twist.
Sansai Burbank
2575 N Hollywood Way
Delicious 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.
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia Blvd
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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.
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 Avenue
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.
Breakfast!
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
250 E Olive Ave
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Breakfast!
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!
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside Dr
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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!
Terrifically delicious modern/new American cuisine.
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GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura Blvd
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Terrifically delicious modern/new American cuisine.
Tasty fast food (drive-thru) burgers.
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Jack in the Box
6407 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand Blvd
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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.

Everything Else

Great, hassle-free airport. A dream for traveling in and out of the L.A. area compared to LAX.
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I-Airport ye-Hollywood Burbank
2627 N Hollywood Way
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Great, 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.
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Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant
102 E Magnolia Blvd
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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.
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.
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Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Dr
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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.
A terrific local university within walking distance.
Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd
A terrific local university within walking distance.

Shopping

Bulk shopping paradise.
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Costco Wholesale
2901 Los Feliz Blvd
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Bulk 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.
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Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia Blvd
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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.
Great shopping, street performers, outdoor activities, near the beach. Can get very crowded at peak hours; early morning on the weekend is nice.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado Ave
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Great 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 Pl
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/
Wonderful outdoor nature center nestled in the canyons above Burbank. Very informative, great trail hikes possible nearby.
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Stough Canyon Nature Center
2300 E Walnut Ave
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Wonderful 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.
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Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
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Excellent 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 Rd
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/
Great views and science, too!
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Great views and science, too!

Entertainment & Activities

Excellent pleasant library -- great place to browse, read, study, and relax.
Burbank Central Library
110 N Glenoaks Blvd
Excellent 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.
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Burbank Farmers Market
101 N Glenoaks Blvd
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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.
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 Blvd
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.
Great outdoor park.
Brace Canyon Park
2901 Haven Way
Great outdoor park.
Great fun for kids & spectacularly beautiful park, museums, golf, and more for adults.
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Griffith Park Pony Ride
4400 Crystal Springs Dr
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Great 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.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
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Famous 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.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
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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.

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.
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Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Dr
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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.
Great place to go if you want to take in a movie. Plenty of excellent restaurants nearby, and streets nearby with interesting shops.
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AMC Burbank 16
125 E Palm Ave
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Great 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.
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Cinefamily
611 North Fairfax Avenue
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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.
Space Shuttle Endeavor and more.
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr
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Space Shuttle Endeavor and more.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar & restaurant... spectacular night views.
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Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard Rd
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Bar & restaurant... spectacular night views.
Luna Vine Winebar
3206 Magnolia Blvd
Wine
Night spot.
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Burbank Bar & Grille
112 N San Fernando Blvd
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Night spot.
The Park Bar & Grill
2007 W Burbank Blvd
Sports bar.