5-Day Adventure Itinerary to Burbank, California

• Day 1: Start the day by hiking the Verdugo Mountains at the Verdugo Mountain Park. Walk alongside the spectacular view of Los Angeles's skyline before going to the Stough Canyon Nature Center. After lunch, head to iFly Hollywood for indoor skydiving experience. End the day with a visit to Burbank Farmers Market.
• Day 2: Begin the day with a thrilling adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood. Take on the exciting rides and attractions, including Harry Potter World, Transformers: The Ride-3D, and The Simpsons Ride. In the afternoon, visit Griffith Observatory to explore the cosmos, features a planetarium and excellent views of the city.
• Day 3: Start the day by visiting Wildwood Canyon Park for a morning hike, followed by visiting Warner Bros. Take a tour of the studio lot to have an exclusive sneak peek behind-the-scenes of your favorite movies and TV shows. Enjoy lunch at an eatery and take a walk at Walt Disney Studios. Finally, visit the Autry Museum of the American West.
• Day 4: Get ready to explore the largest urban park in the US, Griffith Park, with over fifty miles of hiking trails. Take a horseback ride on the trails, then visit the L.A. Zoo. In the evening, go on a food tour exploring the unique flavors of Burbank's best restaurants with Bubank Food Tours.
• Day 5: Start the day with a relaxing bike ride along the Burma Road Trail and finish at the Burbank Creative Arts Center . Later, explore the wonders of aviation at the The Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation. End the day with a spectacular view of the city from the Mount Hollywood Drive-In.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Verdugo Mountain Park (3-4 hours, FREE)
• Stough Canyon Nature Center (1-2 hours, FREE)
• iFly Hollywood (2 hours, $70)
• Burbank Farmers Market (1-2 hours, FREE)
• Universal Studios Hollywood (6-7 hours, $109+)
• Griffith Observatory (2-3 hours, FREE)
• Wildwood Canyon Park (1-2 hours, FREE)
• Warner Bros Studio Tour (2-3 hours, $77+)
• Walt Disney Studios (2-3 hours, FREE)
• Autry Museum of the American West (2-3 hours, $15+)
• Griffith Park Hiking (3-4 hours, FREE)
• L.A. Zoo (2-3 hours, $16.95+)
• Bubank Food Tours (2-4 hours, $85+)
• Burma Road Trail (1-2 hours, FREE)
• Burbank Creative Arts Center (1-2 hours, FREE)
• The Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation (1-2 hours, FREE)
• Mount Hollywood Drive-In (2-3 hours, FREE)
Total Estimated Costs: $373+

Transportation

Travelers should consider renting a car or grabbing a taxi because some of the attractions are far apart from each other. A car will give flexibility to explore more of the city. Public transport options are also available with several bus stops and the metropolitan railway great for budget travelers. Estimated travel time varies weekly, but the travel cost of a rental car is around $60/day, while taxi costs are generally around $15-25 per ride.

Useful tips

If you have more than five days to explore Burbank, consider visiting the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) or go on a tour of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. For travelers with less than five days, consider foregoing touristy areas and focus solely on outdoor activities. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Airports

The main airport that serves Burbank is Bob Hope Airport (BUR). It is 3 miles northwest of downtown Burbank and 12 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The airport code is BUR. Visitors can take a taxi or rent a car to get downtown from the airport.