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Burbank, California
Burbank is a city of 104,546 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in May 1, 1887.
Why visit Burbank
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 315 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Starlight Bowl, AMC Burbank 16, Burbank City Hall and Alex Theatre.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Burbank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burbank
Burbank is a city in the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Burbank had a population of 102,988 as of 2025. The city was named after David Burbank, who established a sheep ranch there in 1867. Burbank consists of two distinct areas: a downtown/foothill section, in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, and the flatland section.
From the Wikipedia article Burbank, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Starlight Bowl
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Open-air theater in Burbank, California, United States
1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank
Hollywood Bowl
Cinema and theater · 5.4 mi
Open-air theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood Sign
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 5.3 mi
Concert venue in Cahuenga Pass in Hollywood, California, United States of America
The Two Roads Theater
Cinema and theater · 4.1 mi
Black box theatre in California
Woodbury University
School · 1.6 mi
Private college in California, USA
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks33
Burbank City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
City hall in California, United States
Alex Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Glendale, California, United States
Ard Eevin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Mansion in Glendale, California
Bolton Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic American Craftsman era stone building in Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California
Campo de Cahuenga
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Case Study House No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Single-family detached home in Los Angeles, California
Catalina Verdugo Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historical home and park in Glendale, California
Doctors House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in California
Downtown Burbank Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Post office in Burbank, California
Ennis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Architectural structure
Glendale Main Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Building in the United States of America
Grand Central Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Airport in Glendale, Los Angeles
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Joaquin Miller Park
Park · 1.8 mi
720 East Providencia Avenue, Burbank
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Bronson Canyon
Park · 4.7 mi
Former rock quarry in Los Angeles used as a location for movies and television shows
Griffith Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Municipal park in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States
The Hollywood Sculpture Garden
Park · 5.3 mi
Sculpture garden in Los Angeles, California, U.S
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes315
Bob's Big Boy
Restaurant · Burger, Italian · 2.8 mi
Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.
4211 Riverside Drive, Burbank
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-03:00
Chili Johns
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
2018 Burbank Boulevard, Burbank
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Islands
Restaurant · American, Mexican · 1.1 mi
101 East Orange Grove Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Lou's
Bakery · 2.8 mi
Warm, relaxed stop serving a range of French pastries & coffee plus sandwiches, quiches & salads.
4007 Riverside Drive, Burbank
Mo-Th off; Fr-Su 08:00-14:30
Granville
Cafe · American, Seafood, Chicken, Burger, Fish, Pasta, Sandwich, Salad · 1.2 mi
Upscale cafe serving American comfort food sourced from local & sustainable ingredients.
121 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
JINYA Ramen Bar
Restaurant · Ramen · 2.8 mi
Serves happy hour food · Has fireplace · Serves vegan dishes
4011 Riverside Drive, Burbank
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Lancers
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
Spot with plush banquettes serving classic American fare such as meatloaf, chops & roasted chicken.
697 North Victory Boulevard, Burbank
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
Contemporary spot for Vietnamese classics including pho, banh mi, noodle & rice dishes.
221 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pinball Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Chicken, Salad · 1.2 mi
Welcome to Pinball Pizza, the best pizza in Burbank. We do deliver to your home while it hot! Our menu not just pizza we do have home...
2109 West Magnolia Boulevard
06:00-24:00
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant · Cuban, Bakery, Breakfast, Cake, Empanada · 1.9 mi
Cuban bakery serving favorites like cheese rolls, potato balls & cakes in a lively space.
3614 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank
Mo-Su 06:30-20:00
Romancing the Bean
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
Family owned cafe serving breakfast, lunch and coffee.
3413 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Season Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
Unassuming spot serving traditional Thai fare in a compact venue with a cozy vibe.
166 E Orange Grove Ave
Mo-Th 11:30-15:30,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su...
303 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Quality Inn Burbank Airport
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
2255 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank
Churches and places of worship43
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
Church · Armenian Apostolic · 1.4 mi
3325 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank
Burbank Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.7 mi
710 South Glenoaks Boulevard
Faith Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 1.6 mi
505 South Sixth Street, Burbank
Incarnation Catholic Church and School (Glendale, California)
Church · 4.6 mi
Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
133 N 5th St, Burbank
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries72
International School of Los Angeles Administration and Burbank Campus
School · 2.2 mi
1105 Riverside Drive, Burbank
Alliance Marine - Innovation And Technology 6-12 Complex
School · 5.0 mi
11933 Allegheny St., Sun Valley
Healthcare33
Map of Burbank
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 46°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burbank Valley Pump Plt (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Glendale 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- La Crescenta-Montrose 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- West Hollywood 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- La Cañada Flintridge 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Beverly Hills 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- San Fernando 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Pasadena 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Altadena 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- South Pasadena 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Los Angeles 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burbank City Hall (DSCF0794-DSCF0798), Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), CC BY 4.0
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