Guidebook for Burbank
Food Scene
One of my favorite little Mexican places. Parking can be difficult, it's usually just easier to walk from the house. If you are a fan of margaritas, mole or albondigas soup, you can't go wrong here. Did I mention the margaritas?
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Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant
3911 W Riverside DrOne of my favorite little Mexican places. Parking can be difficult, it's usually just easier to walk from the house. If you are a fan of margaritas, mole or albondigas soup, you can't go wrong here. Did I mention the margaritas?
If you're in town, you have to check out Porto's. Prepare to wait in line, but it's worth the wait...trust me. You'll want to try the fried potato balls and the meat pies at this Cuban bakery and definitely save room for desert!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdIf you're in town, you have to check out Porto's. Prepare to wait in line, but it's worth the wait...trust me. You'll want to try the fried potato balls and the meat pies at this Cuban bakery and definitely save room for desert!
You can almost throw a rock and hit this place from the house. Pop over to get your caffeine fix.
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Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdYou can almost throw a rock and hit this place from the house. Pop over to get your caffeine fix.
If you want to try something more local, head over to Priscilla's for coffee in Toluca Lake Village. It's walkable from the house or 2 minutes in the car.
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Priscilla's Gourmet Coffee Tea & Gifts
4150 W Riverside DrIf you want to try something more local, head over to Priscilla's for coffee in Toluca Lake Village. It's walkable from the house or 2 minutes in the car.
The best pizza in town. If you're planning a night in, have it delivered because the dining area there is small and not much to write home about. Interesting fact, the salads at this place are phenomenal. Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
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Dino's Pizza
3520 W Burbank BlvdThe best pizza in town. If you're planning a night in, have it delivered because the dining area there is small and not much to write home about. Interesting fact, the salads at this place are phenomenal. Give it a try, you can't go wrong.
Great Italian food in a cool atmosphere. The waiters randomly sing with the live piano player and it's a perfect place to take friends and family. Secret tip: order the baked cookie desert, just let the server know when you sit down because it takes some time to make but it's worth the wait.
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Miceli's
3655 Cahuenga BlvdGreat Italian food in a cool atmosphere. The waiters randomly sing with the live piano player and it's a perfect place to take friends and family. Secret tip: order the baked cookie desert, just let the server know when you sit down because it takes some time to make but it's worth the wait.
This local gem is nestled in the hills with a spectacular setting overlooking the entire San Fernando Valley. The food is great, but pricey. Perfect for a night out and the weekend brunch is spectacular. If you're looking to save some money try to hit happy hour and take advantage of their sunset menu if you can. Sit outside, have a drink and enjoy the views!
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Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard RdThis local gem is nestled in the hills with a spectacular setting overlooking the entire San Fernando Valley. The food is great, but pricey. Perfect for a night out and the weekend brunch is spectacular. If you're looking to save some money try to hit happy hour and take advantage of their sunset menu if you can. Sit outside, have a drink and enjoy the views!
This place is crazy popular for breakfast. It's right across the street from the house. Tip: Go early because lines form early...especially on the weekends.
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Bea Bea's
353 N Pass AveThis place is crazy popular for breakfast. It's right across the street from the house. Tip: Go early because lines form early...especially on the weekends.
This place is an institution and it's been in the Toluca Lake Village for decades. In my opinion, it's the best local option for breakfast, but they also have lunch and dinner.
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Patys Restaurant
10001 Riverside DrThis place is an institution and it's been in the Toluca Lake Village for decades. In my opinion, it's the best local option for breakfast, but they also have lunch and dinner.
This is a fun place to hit up and on Friday nights all of the old cars come in and you can check them out. The food is about what you'd expect, it's perfect for that late night craving since it is open 24 hours. I recommend the chocolate brownie sundae...can't go wrong with that.
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrThis is a fun place to hit up and on Friday nights all of the old cars come in and you can check them out. The food is about what you'd expect, it's perfect for that late night craving since it is open 24 hours. I recommend the chocolate brownie sundae...can't go wrong with that.
Great local sandwich joint. Don't be deterred by the rough looks, the food is great. Tip: It's cash only, so come prepared.
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Giamela's Submarine Sandwiches
216 Magnolia BlvdGreat local sandwich joint. Don't be deterred by the rough looks, the food is great. Tip: It's cash only, so come prepared.
Great local bagels and walking distance to the house. If you're in need of a bagel fix, this is your place in the morning!
Western Bagel
513 N Hollywood WayGreat local bagels and walking distance to the house. If you're in need of a bagel fix, this is your place in the morning!
Parks & Nature
The largest municipal park in the nation. Just a short drive from the house, great for kids with tons of hiking and things to do.
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Griffith Park Drive
Griffith Park DriveThe largest municipal park in the nation. Just a short drive from the house, great for kids with tons of hiking and things to do.
Entertainment & Activities
Super close to the house, you can't visit without checking out that famous wizard who happens to be my neighbor...Harry Potter!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaSuper close to the house, you can't visit without checking out that famous wizard who happens to be my neighbor...Harry Potter!
Even if you decide not to go to Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Universal CityWalk is worth checking out. You'll find an amazing movie theater, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping and more. It's a quick Uber ride or park in one of several structures.
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Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City PlazaEven if you decide not to go to Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Universal CityWalk is worth checking out. You'll find an amazing movie theater, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping and more. It's a quick Uber ride or park in one of several structures.
Check out what's playing at the beautifully restored Pantages Theatre. It's where locals go to get a taste of the arts and see several touring Broadway shows.
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Hollywood Pantages Theater
6233 Hollywood BlvdCheck out what's playing at the beautifully restored Pantages Theatre. It's where locals go to get a taste of the arts and see several touring Broadway shows.
Shopping
Just a few blocks North you'll find Magnolia Blvd which has an eclectic mix of shopping and eateries. It's worth taking a look around if you are staying close and want something low key.
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West Magnolia Boulevard
Magnolia BoulevardJust a few blocks North you'll find Magnolia Blvd which has an eclectic mix of shopping and eateries. It's worth taking a look around if you are staying close and want something low key.
Getting Around
This is the closest Metro station to the house. It's $3 to park all day or it's a 5 minute Uber ride. From this Metro station you can access the Red line which will take you into Hollywood and downtown or head the other way into North Hollywood.
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Universal City Red Line Sta
This is the closest Metro station to the house. It's $3 to park all day or it's a 5 minute Uber ride. From this Metro station you can access the Red line which will take you into Hollywood and downtown or head the other way into North Hollywood.
Sightseeing
This is a great starting point if you're looking to go to the Walk of Fame. The complex at Hollywood and Highland has a huge outdoor mall and easy parking. It's also just one stop on the metro if you decide to take public transit. Keep an eye on your purse or wallet, there are several street performers and this whole area can just be a little overwhelming for the first time visitor. Insider tip: purchase a drink or coffee while there and have your parking validated.
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdThis is a great starting point if you're looking to go to the Walk of Fame. The complex at Hollywood and Highland has a huge outdoor mall and easy parking. It's also just one stop on the metro if you decide to take public transit. Keep an eye on your purse or wallet, there are several street performers and this whole area can just be a little overwhelming for the first time visitor. Insider tip: purchase a drink or coffee while there and have your parking validated.
If you're doing the walk of fame, you have to check out the Chinese Theatre where you can find the footprints and handprints of the stars. It's a must-do once in your life...but you probably won't have any desire to do it more than once. Cool Tip: It's actually a really great movie theatre with some of the best sound. If you're going to go, I suggest actually seeing a movie there.
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdIf you're doing the walk of fame, you have to check out the Chinese Theatre where you can find the footprints and handprints of the stars. It's a must-do once in your life...but you probably won't have any desire to do it more than once. Cool Tip: It's actually a really great movie theatre with some of the best sound. If you're going to go, I suggest actually seeing a movie there.
If seeing wax replicas of celebrities is your thing...then this is your place.
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdIf seeing wax replicas of celebrities is your thing...then this is your place.
Essentials
Vons
4033 Laurel Canyon BlvdRight across the street, they'll have most everything you need.
It's a CVS. It's walking distance from the house, just on the other side of Warner Bros Ranch. If you haven't been to one of these before, I'm not sure where you've been.
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CVS Pharmacy
7100 Santa Monica BlvdIt's a CVS. It's walking distance from the house, just on the other side of Warner Bros Ranch. If you haven't been to one of these before, I'm not sure where you've been.