Though Hollywood is known the world over as home of the entertainment industry, it’s actually this unassuming section of Burbank that is. And considering it’s the unheralded king of the American entertainment industry, it’s refreshingly quiet and laid-back. On the east edge of Burbank, LA horse owners stable their stallions in the Equestrian District. And Chandler Boulevard provides a nice walking path popular with Valley hikers.

Landmarks

• Los Angeles Equestrian Center • 480 Riverside Dr
818-840-9063
Polo, dressage, and the Los Angeles Gay Rodeo.

• Nickelodeon Animation Studios • 231 W Olive Ave
818-736-3000
Look out for the slime!

• Walt Disney Studios • 500 S Buena Vista St
818-560-1000
The quirkiest architecture of all of the major motion picture studios.

Nightlife

• The Blue Room • 916 S San Fernando Blvd
323-849-2779
Somewhat upscale neighborhood bar.

• Corner Bar • 924 S San Fernando Blvd
818-845-1861
Your standard cheap dive, complete with karaoke and trivia.

• Tony’s Darts Away • 1710 Magnolia Blvd
818-253-1710
Megapopular pub stocked entirely with esoteric Cali beers.

Restaurants

• Doughnut Hut • 2025 W Magnolia Blvd
818-840-8718 • $
Good donuts, great sign.

• Gordon Biersch • 145 S San Fernando Blvd
818-569-5240 • $$$
Basic American brewpub.

• Gourmet 88 • 230 N San Fernando Blvd
818-848-8688 • $$
No fuss, no muss . . . just good Chinese.

• Granville • 121 N San Fernando Blvd
818-848-4726 • $$
Yummy organic food in a casual setting.

• Harry’s Family Restaurant • 920 N San Fernando Blvd
818-842-8755 • $
American diner fare; open 24/7.

• In-N-Out Burger • 761 N 1st St
800-786-1000 • $
Top California burger joint.

• Knight Restaurant • 138 N San Fernando Blvd
818-845-4516 • $$
Savory Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

• Mambo’s • 1701 Victory Blvd
818-545-8613 • $$
Little place packs powerful authentic Cuban punch.

• Market City Caffé • 164 E Palm Ave
818-840-7036 • $$
Inexpensive Italian chain.

• North End Pizzeria • 212 E Orange Grove Ave
818-557-8325 • $$
Best pizza in Burbank + delivery = success.

• Picanha Churrascaria • 269 E Palm Ave
818-972-2100 • $$
Tasty Brazilian all-you-can-eat meat-on-a-stick.

• Poquito Mas • 2635 W Olive Ave
818-563-2252 • $
Cheap, fresh, Mexican chain.

• Ribs USA • 2711 W Olive Ave
818-841-8872 • $$
Cheap casual BBQ.

• Tony’s Darts Away • 1710 Magnolia Blvd
818-253-1710 • $$
Deliciously quirky bar eats like vegan brats and disco fries.

• Viva Cantina • 900 W Riverside Dr
818-845-2425 • $$
Mexican restaurant/lounge.

Shopping

• 7 Days Food Store • 1700 Victory Blvd
818-551-0300
Where McLovin buys his booze.

• Arte de Mexico • 1000 Chestnut St
818-753-4559
Furniture and crafts with a Mexican flair.

• Firing Line Indoor Shooting Range • 1060 N Lake St
818-954-9810
Access your inner sniper at these 50-foot ranges.

• Pickwick Gardens Conference Center •
1001 Riverside Dr
818-845-5300
Bowling alley, ice rink, often hosts antique or art fairs.

• rA Organic Spa • 119 N San Fernando Blvd
818-848-4772
A classy and eco-conscious spa in the Valley. No joke.

• Unique Vintage • 2013 W Magnolia Blvd
818-848-1540
New clothes in vintage styles.

• Valley Dealer Exchange • 6530 San Fernando Rd
818-638-8130
One of the most painless used car-buying experiences you will ever have.