Known as the media capital of the world, Burbank has a lot of things to offer to anyone who visits this city in Los Angeles County. And you do not have to empty your pockets to be able to enjoy this city as well. The city has loads to offer the casual visitor or someone who is there on a business trip that extends into the weekend. Here are some free or cheap attractions that you can visit while you are at Burbank.

- Lincoln Park, City of Burbank Park and Recreation Department or Wildwood Canyon Park - Each of these places offers closeness to nature like never before. Away from the madding crowd these parks in Burbank can help you unwind like no other place can.

- Marina del Rey Beach – A few miles off Burbank, this is a beach that you can spend a day at. While fishing may cost you approximately $25 for half a day, you can always enjoy the beach as well.

- Nickelodeon Animation Studios – If you want to experience the animated world of Nickelodeon, then you must take a trip into this live cartoon world. Spongebob and other characters will make you feel as if you have entered your television.

- Griffith Park Horse Rentals – An amazing place to go if you are a horse lover. While guided horseback rides do cost about $25 for an hour, there is no price for taking a look at the beauties.

- The Hollywood Walk of Fame – A tribute to Johnny Grant, a mayor of Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame honors more than 2500 television, film and radio celebrities. If a celebrity is being honored while you are there, you might even get a sneak peak at the rich and the famous.

- The Getty Center – This Los Angeles museum has a collection of architecture and decorative objects that you will love to see. Paintings, photographs, sculptures and more is what you can expect to see at this amazing modern museum. The museum itself does not charge an entrance fee, but if you come by car, the parking is $ 10/day.

- Brand Galleries – An interesting getaway for the locals who love to read, the park in the foothills of Glendale offers a lot to the visitor too. Large trees and a modern and safe playground, this place offers a lot of space for the kids to run around while you catch a snooze under the tree.

- The Hollywood Sign – If you have come as far as Burbank, you have to take a look at the Hollywood sign perched atop Mount Lee.

- Chemosphere – Malin House – Unfortunately you are not allowed inside the house but it is a beauty to see from the outside as well. Shaped like a flying saucer, this house is located off Mulholland and overlooks the valley.

- Dark Delicacies – A great place to experience Halloween any time of the year. Abundant with new and used scary books, this is a trip down scary lane. If you are not interested in buying a comic or a book, you can browse them for hours if you like.

- Whimsic Alley – While this is a store, it is a store with a difference. Whimsic Alley stocks the largest collection of Harry Potter branded and other magical costumes, wands, quills and cloaks.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of the things that you can do once you are at Burbank. Take a drive down the roads and ask to know the events in town to make the most of your trip too.

What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Are you meeting up with friends at home or do you want finish this great season with other fans in a sports bar?  If you don’t have a Super Bowl party to attend or if you don’t want to throw a party at home, sports bars are always a fun way to go watch the Super Bowl. So here is the list of the best sports bars to watch the Super Bowl this year, in all the Fox Rent A Car locations.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Burbank

Barney’s Beanery is one of the best sports bars for the Super Bowl in Burbank. There are a large screens all over the bar, with comfortable booth tables, couches and a great atmosphere. You can also find a pretty decent menu for a sport bar.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Las Vegas

There is quite a large selection of Sports Bars in Las Vegas. Certain bars are dedicated to one NFL team only. However, the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas is not a sports bar. Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo  is THE place to be. The seating in front of the screens makes you feel like you are at the game, with top-notch sound and picture. Don’t worry about missing any of the game, food and drinks are served to you!

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Los Angeles

Leo’s All Star is the best sports bar in Los Angeles to watch the game. You can watch the game on a 104” projection screen and HD TVs all over the bar. More than great food and a chill atmosphere, it has a great ambiance and video games to keep you entertained.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Orange County

For a fun and chill spot to watch the game, check out Throwback Sports Bar in Anaheim. Beers are pretty cheap, and there are enough screens to enjoy the game. You can also play pool and other bar games if you are not into the half time show. They also serve breakfast on Sundays during the Football season.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Phoenix

When you go to a sports bar to watch the Super Bowl, you want to make sure you get to see the game. So you want to find a place with many screens and even maybe a really large one so you don’t miss any of it. Santisi Brothers is then the place to be. On top of being the best location because of the screens all over the bar, you can also enjoy a delicious pizza with your beer.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Salt Lake City

Lumpys Downtown Salt Lake City has been nominated the best sports bar in town for the past couple years. More than large screens to watch the game, there are also boothes with their own screens, allowing you to really get into the game. They offer a large selection of drinks and a nice menu as well.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Diego

The Super Bowl can be a little long and not everyone might want to sit in the bar the whole time. Seau’s on top of being the best sport bars in San Diego also has a great location! Just steps from the mall, you can take a break and go walk around! You can follow the Super Bowl at the bar, but also in their restaurant section, where you can chose from sushi to burgers. The food is delicious, the menu extensive, the atmosphere perfect for a great game.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Francisco

Watching Super Bowl in a sports bar should involve lots of screens, good finger food and appetizers and a great beer selection! If you are in San Francisco, don’t look any further; the place you’re looking for is Kezar Pub and restaurant, in Cole Valley.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Seattle

Just because you are going in a sports bar doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be nice and comfortable! Fox Sport Grill is an upscale sports bar. There is not better place to watch the Super Bowl on large plasma TVs while sitting on comfortable seats. The food is restaurant food, with effort from a real cook, and not defrosted bar food. So if you want to take your significant other for a nice meal without missing out on the game, you both will be pleased!

Don’t miss the Super Bowl, and come watch it with all the other fans around you in a sports bar for a fun and entertaining experience.

At Fox Rent A Car, we believe it is important to find the best hotel  to make your stay enjoyable and practical. So whether you are in Burbank CA for business or for pleasure, there is just the right hotel for you. Here is a list of the best hotels in Burbank CA, depending on what you are looking for.

The Best Hotels in Burbank CA – Category Family

If you are visiting Burbank CA with your children, you probably want to visit the Warners Studios, The Disney Studios, and therefore be close of the Media District. The Hotel Amarano Burbank is in the perfect location for your family trip to Burbank. You can either walk to all those wonderful attractions, or the hotel also offers transportation to all those places. It is a really classy and comfortable hotel with DVD players in the room to keep your children busy while you’re getting ready. It also offers laundry service, which can always be convenient when you travel with children. You also have access to internet, to keep connected with the rest of the family if you need to!

The Best Hotels in Burbank CA – Category Budget

Burbank had so many great attractions to visit, you might want to be able to extend your travel budget by decreasing your hotel budget! So if you want comfort and a good price quality value, you should stay at the Safari Inn. Though it might look a bit kitschy, you can find clean and comfy rooms for a really good price here! But don’t let the décor fool you, the rooms are amazingly comfortable and the staff super friendly. Plus it is located in a quiet area so you don’t have to worry about being disturbed by the city noises. And if you are visiting South California during its warmer days, you’re all set, the hotel has a pool!

The Best Hotels Burbank CA – Category Business

Now if you are in Burbank CA for business, you want to be where it all takes place, in Downtown. The Residence Inn by Marriott is the best hotel for you. Business trips can be full of stress. The hotel offers a fitness center, where you can get a clear head, or you can also take a few laps in the pool! Of course high speed internet is available so you can keep working after hours, or if you really need a break a “social hour” is organized every week to let you sample great wines and foods. Enjoy the comfortable rooms and the wonderful service to make your business trip as smooth as possible.

The Best Hotels in Burbank CA – Category Luxury

Though the previously mentioned hotel is quite a luxurious hotel as well, the best of the best hotel in Burbank CA is The Sunset Marquis. Don’t let the hotel comfort stop you from discovering Burbank. You might find it hard to leave the great service and comforts of your hotel! The rooms are large, the hotel is elegant, and the staff seems to read your mind to make every wish come true for you! You can relax in their gorgeous gardens, or at the outdoor bar, or you can just sign up for a spa session! This hotel is the definition of a luxurious gateway par excellence.

Now that you know all about the best hotels in Burnbank CA you can plan you trip and come discover everything the city has to offer.

To welcome the New Year, Fox Rent A Car is starting 2010 with the opening of its new location in Burbank California! With this convenient location in the Media City, you can now enjoy easy access to Los Angles County and take advantage of all the great attractions Burbank has to offer while flying in Burbank and reserving your car steps away from the airport!

But wait! This is not just it! To celebrate this Grand Opening in Burbank Fox Rent A Car, between January 5th and February 28, 2010, is offering a 10% Promotion on all vehicles! So how does this work? It is very easy! Go on their website to the specials section, print the coupon for the promotion and present it to the front desk when you pick up your car in Burbank. However, to be eligible for this promotion you must make your car reservation online.

So don’t wait make your reservations today, take advantage of this great promotion and come discover Burbank and Los Angeles County !

Just at the doorstep of Los Angeles you can find the Media Capital of the World, Burbank California. Nestled in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank offers a lot of possibilities for a busy visit. From hiking to city tours you have a lot of choices to plan a great trip to Burbank. Here is a list of the most popular things to do while visiting Burbank.

Warner Brother’s Studio Tours

As it is one of the most popular movie studios, the Warner Brother’s studio is a must see while visiting Burbank. You get to visit the set of your favorite TV shows and movies and learn a lot about “behind the Scene”, the production process and may be you even get to see your favorite actor or actress on their way to work. The guides are always friendly and you are assured and fun and good time. If you want to discover the Warner Bros Studios even more and see what the tour doesn’t show, you can sign up for the VIP tour and get to see a lot more. Don’t forget to check out the Warner Bros Museum as well, where you can find all the costumes and preps used for shows and movies in the past 75 years.
Burbank is also home of the Disney Studios and NBC Studios. Here you get to visit the different sets of your favorite TV shows and movies produced by Walt Disney while learning how things are done during the guided tour. The NBC Studios offer a discount for AAA members. Also you should know that the entrance fee for the tour is cash only.

Shopping in Burbank

In Downtown Burbank you can find everything you need. Parking is also pretty easy to find so you can really enjoy a great shopping adventure in Burbank. Just park and walk the streets to find what you need. Remember, since you’re at the door of LA, you can find the popular trends of the season better than anywhere else! If you like to shop in a mall rather than in small street boutiques, Burbank also has a great mall: Burbank Town Center. You have 3 different levels of stores to visit, so you can be sure to find something you need or just something you want!

Burbank Historical Society Gordon R Howard Museum

The Burbank Historical Society Gordon R Howard Museum is a very interesting stop to make to learn all about the history of the city. You will discover how this city used to be an agricultural center with a very different and beautiful architecture than now.

Though it is not directly in Burbank, but close by in Long Beach, we also recommend the Aquarium of the Pacific. There, you can observe and learn about the Pacific inhabitants through exhibits and reconstituted under water and other habitats. Kids love hands on exhibits, and they also can touch the rays in the pool. For a small extra fee you can also watch interesting 3-d movies about the ocean. Don’t forget to present you AAA membership card for a discount on the entrance fee.

Of course being in LA county you have quite a lot more to see and do in Los Angeles as well, so plan your trip now and make sure to schedule it well, because you have quite a list of things to do while in Burbank!