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Burbank, California

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A beautiful view of the Burbank media district with Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the foreground, taken from Griffith Park.

Welcome to Burbank!

Burbank is a fun city in the sunny San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California. It is just a short drive from the busy streets of downtown Los Angeles. Lots of people live here—about 105,000!

The city was named after David Burbank, who loved sheep and started a ranch there long ago in 1867.

Movies and Fun!

Burbank is famous for making movies and TV shows. Big companies like Warner Bros. Entertainment and The Walt Disney Company have their homes here. You might see your favorite cartoon characters from Nickelodeon Animation Studio or Cartoon Network Studios too! The The CW network also starts its shows here.

Parks and Mountains

Burbank has beautiful places to explore. Near the city, you can find the green Verdugo Mountains. There are parks where you can play and have fun. One cool spot is George Izay Park, where people used to watch baseball games long ago.

Airplanes and Travel

The Hollywood Burbank Airport is right in the city. Long ago, it was where special airplanes like the U-2 spy planes were built. Today, many people fly from this airport to go on adventures!

Burbank is a place where history, fun, and creativity come together. It’s a wonderful city to visit or live in!

Images

Portrait of Dr. David S. Burbank, a dentist and founder of Burbank, California.
Historical map of the Scott Tract in Rancho San Rafael, showing the eastern part of Burbank, California.
Historic street view of Olive Avenue in Burbank from 1889, showing early buildings like the Burbank Villa Hotel
An old map showing the early vision for Burbank, CA by the Providencia Land Company in 1887.
An exterior view of the Woman's Club building in Burbank, California, showcasing Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
A historic black-and-white photo showing a view of Burbank, California, from the Verdugo Hills in the year 1922.
Aerial view of the Golden State Freeway near Burbank Boulevard in Los Angeles County, California.
A 1940s mural painting showing everyday people in Burbank, California, created for the U.S. Post Office.
Terminal A at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California.
A historic factory building of Moreland Motor Truck Co., an early truck manufacturer in Burbank, California.
An old photo of the Lockheed Aircraft plant in Burbank, California from the 1940s.

Related articles

Los Angeles County, California
Hollywood Burbank Airport

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