Burbank is a small city located in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California. It is known as the "Media Capital of the World" and is home to the headquarters of Warner Brothers, NBC, and Disney.

Activities

Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour, 3400 Riverside Dr., (818) 972-8687. Tours of the Warner Brothers studio lot are offered Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM, with extended hours in the summer. Tours are conducted in twelve-person carts that visit the backlot sets, soundstages, production facilities, and the Warner Brothers museum. Reservations are offered for the first three tours each day and for the following day's tours, otherwise tours are on a first-come, first-served basis. $39 per person for the two hour and fifteen minute long standard tour, with a five hour deluxe tour offered for $125 per person.

Lodging

 • Best Western Media Center Inn & Suites, 3910 W Riverside Drive, (818) 842-1900, Fax: (818) 842-1990. Rates from $120 to $275+ per night.
 • Courtyard Los Angeles Burbank Airport, 2100 Empire Avenue, (818) 843-5500, Fax: (818) 843-2700.
 • The Graciela Burbank, 322 North Pass Avenue, Ph: (818) 842-8887, Reservations: (888) 956-1900, Fax: (818) 260-8999. An upscale hotel located near NBC and Warner Brothers studios and catering to business travelers. Rates from $160 to $275+ per night.
 • Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno, (818) 841-4770. Located in downtown Burbank close to shopping and restaurants.
 • Quality Inn Burbank, 2255 N. Buena Vista St., Ph: (818) 848-1680, Fax: (818) 848-4024. Located only a half mile from the airport, this hotel is a bit run-down but is conveniently located near the freeway and within driving distance of all major sites. Rates from $82 to $120 per night.

Links

City of Burbank Official Site