Burbank

Residents in Burbank have more entertainment options than can possibly be counted, but the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra, Los Angeles Equestrian Center, the Starlight Bowl and an endless selection of fine restaurants are among the top hot spots. The Downtown Burbank Mall and Burbank Village shopping district add additional theatres, parks and libraries to the cultural and social mix.

Need a break from the big-city hustle and bustle? Head to one of Burbank’s many beautiful city parks. These beautifully-landscaped and maintained natural areas offer a wealth of amenities, such as sports fields and courts, playgrounds, outdoor pools, skate parks, and miles of walking, hiking, and biking paths throughout the city. There’s even public golf at the DeBell Municipal Golf Course. The city also provides several aquatic facilities and recreation centers, both of which offer a variety of sports and fitness programs for all ages.

And for those who really want to get away and experience the great outdoors, it's just a short drive to the Verdugo Mountains and recreational areas such as Wildwood Canyon Park, Verdugo Mountain Park, and La Tuna Canyon Park.

Shopping and dining can be found throughout town, from Downtown Burbank to the San Fernando Strip—a charming outdoor mall designed to be an urban village. There are also plenty of options at the Empire Center shopping district and the revitalized Burbank Town Center, which is adjacent to Downtown.

The public Burbank Unified School District and the many private schools of Burbank are excellent, with national testing scores that continually rank above the state and national average. Burbank’s higher education choices include a number of colleges like Woodbury University, which has a preeminent design program. The entertainment industry supports several trade schools in Burbank with focus on the makeup and beauty industry.