San Fernando Valley

Guide to the best places to stay near Universal Studios and in Burbank

California's second Spanish mission is also the birthplace of the "City of Angels."

Home to 22 professional theatres, as well as shops, art galleries, restaurants and the Emmy statue.

Paramount Ranch has served as a setting for hundreds of cinematic productions, including Have Gun Will Travel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area, and rangers give tours a few times a month.

Located in Simi Valley, northwest of central Los Angeles, this library celebrates the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

Half movie-themed amusement park and half studio tour, Universal is one of the Los Angeles area's most popular attractions.

There aren't any amusement park rides at Warner, but their studio tour will show you how movies are made from behind the scenes.