Phone home phone home!!!! Lol. It is absolutely amazing to me how iconic the E.T. home still is -…read morealmost thirty years after the movie was filmed!  As the Grim Cheaper and I drove up the hill where the residence is located and the property came into view, we both immediately recognized not only the actual house, but the cul-de-sac and neighboring residences which surround it.  Being that I haven't seen E.T. in almost three decades (I only watched it once, when it first came out, and I became so hysterical when E.T. left Elliot that my parents had to drag me out of the auditorium kicking and screaming and I've never been able to re-watch it since), I find that to be absolutely amazing!  The long, sloped driveway, the cul-de-sac, the mountains in the background - for better or for worse, those images of the house are indelibly engraved in my memories.

This was an amazing place…read more It was super easy to drive down the street and find the cul de sac and park next to the house. This was great! I've wanted to come here forever! The house looked the same - so did the backyard. But there were less trees. You can stand in the driveway and take pictures with the house too. There were cars in the driveway but there was no one out in the neighborhood. It's a super quiet spot. My favorite destination I've been to!!

If you are a lover of both history and art, take some time to go over to Burbank Blvd. and…read moreColdwater Canyon in Van Nuys and walk the length of the Great Wall of Los Angeles. Told in a series of murals, the Great Wall of LA tours you through time. The Dust Bowl...The Zoot Suit Riots...World War II...Rosie the Riveter...the Japanese internment camps...the Baby Boomer era...the era of covered wagons...The Gold Rush... all are depicted in beauty and tragedy alike. There is so much history here told in art that I cannot write it all out. Go for yourself and see how much you know -- how much you learn.

The great wall of LA spans, many yards. I don't know how long distances really, but it goes on for…read morea long time and has a lot of different paintings murals in pitchers in the school to check out.

I enjoy looking at this house, whether it be in person or at the photos of it. It reminds me of a…read morehobbit's house because hobbits aren't good at making straight lines. It is said that a hobbit house can be peaceful. I would next like to investigate the amount of hair on the top of the owner's feet, only to confirm my suspicions. Thank you

There isn't much for me to add, given that other Yelpers offered impressive details as to the…read morehistory of Lilley Hall. I just always wanted to see this place during the holidays because I had heard how great the decor is... they weren't kidding, and it did not disappoint. So glad I can now check this off my local flavor bucket list !!! LOVE the holiday decorations here !!!

The place was closed. When it got featured on local news as…read morethe best one in Los Angeles we really waned to check it out, but when we came, it was closed, even though it was around 7 PM, and we went there, specifically, to visit that place. Luckily found other ones not too far away. Would be really nice if they can update their hours of operation more often

I cannot explain how amazing our experience was with Cava Tours. More specifically we had the…read moreabsolute pleasure of Maurice as our tour guide. Our day started when Maurice picked us up in San Diego and drove us over the border (a super easy and simple ride). Once over the border, Maurice took us to three wineries, all of which were amazing. Our experience included live music, dancing, a four course meal, a stop at a local cheese market, incredible wine pairings, and of course the wonderful company of Maurice who knew all of the owners of the wineries and we were treated as valuable guests. Such a good price, too! Simply cannot wait to go back to the Mexico wineries with Maurice and will take my parents next time.

Awesome adventure in Baja wine country! Maurice clearly knows the intricacies of the culture. Plus,…read morehe knows the vintners and staff at some of the most amazing wineries, getting us a very personal and authentic experience.

A local flavor in Burbank if you're looking for a Christmas decoration extravaganza. The house is…read morewell done. Parking can be a little tough, so good luck. You can listen along in your car to Christmas music when you tune in to 99.1 or listen to it outside as well. Feels a little strange to be hanging out in front of someone's home, but that's why we're here right? To see Christmas on Clark st. Seasons greetings.

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING ! 4 & 1/2 STARS! People come from all over SOCAL during the…read moreHalloween season to see the Clown House & others on Clark St. in Burbank & go trick or treating. There is also a Christmas celebration that's less known & not as big but has some great lights up & down Clark street. They have a good show @ 3600 W Clark St. It is also less than a 10 minute ride from Holiday Fantasies Come to Life which is Spectacular & gets better every year. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

The little big neighborhood city of Toluca Lake was established in the roaring 1920s with a mostly…read moreresidential make up encompassing some great hidden streets, avenues and sites. Moorpark Street being to most roaring part a century later in the 2020s. From longstanding historic eateries like Bob's Big Boy (on the border of Toluca Lake in Burbank) to the local Trader Joe's, Fresh Brothers Pizza and Tocaya Moden Mexican fast casual restaurant. Incredible personal favorites such as Something Vegan, Forman's Tavern and Paty's Restaurant. It's a fairly accessible area both by car and on foot with easy streets, a fairly function LA Metro system, the 155, 222, 224, 501 and Commuter Express not to mention the Pink Route bus via the nextdoor city of Burbank. Historical gems such as the Gary Marshall Theater are here as well as other small theaters and/or playhouses. Your main freeways are the 134, 101 and 170, but surface streets are very much the way in Toluca. The Lake of T resides alongside the Lake Country Club & Golf Course on Clybourn/Toluca Avenue. Toluca Lake Elementary and Toluca Crossroads School, both off Cahuenga Blvd, are the only schools in Toluca Lake. Bordering Burbank, Universal City, Studio City and North Hollywood in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley the T Lake has great places to eat, shop and stay with most of your essential needs within the "city limits," but also very closeby. Parking can be a challenge like almost anywhere in Greater, however you can definitely find it and find your way. The cost of living is steep with studios starting around $2k, one bedrooms around $2.4 for a one bedroom. Homes are worth a pretty penny as well and for the comfort and luxury of living in a little big slice of SFV/LA County greatness, you can definitely see why visiting, passing through and exploring is definitely something a lot of us can enjoy without breaking the bank, that said they have most bank branches (Chase, Us Bank, Wells Fargo, etc) here as well as a Fire Station (number 86), US Post Office and Neighborhood Council. The nearest library is in North Hollywood and the closest medical facilities are the UCLA Health Toluca Lake Primary Care and the Toluca Lake Medical Building on the cusp of North Hollywood. Toluca Lake is a skip over to Warner Bros Studios as well as Universal Studios. With some awesome accolades for cinema, television and digital mediums such as Pulp Fiction, the Netflix series Never Have I Ever, and T.J. Hooker to name a few. This overall neighborhood in the city is charming, intimate and inviting even more so for seasonal occasions like Halloween and Christmas, they go all out!

In my humble opinion? This is the cutest neighborhood in Los…read moreAngeles. I have yet to come across a cuter little village like city. The shops are mom and pop owned. The restaurants are super cute, and the people are cute and friendly. Yes, I used cute a lot...it's because Toluca Lake is SO DAMN CUTE! I've been planning to move here for a while, I just didn't have the financial means to relocate. I'm getting married in August and my fiance and I are looking for a place in Toluca Lake. When he proposed to me I agreed only under the condition that we move to Toluca Lake. Yep, I love this place that much. Even looking long term it makes sense. The house value will only increase in such a great neighborhood. Its a great little town to raise kids, and the schools here are spectacular. Oh and they have a lake and a car show every sunday during summer! What more can you ask for?!

I lived a few blocks from Villa Terraza and would go there at least 5 times a week, mainly to have…read morea drink but also to eat their great food. Highly recommend them!

We ordered from Villa Terraza because we've been there before and knew it would probably be busy…read more My husband specifically ordered over the phone and clearly said "no onions please" because I'm allergic to onions. When he got home and we opened the food, there were chunks of onions in the seafood linguine and scallions (which are onions) all over the cheesy garlic bread, which something I've never even seen on their garlic bread before, or any kind of garlic bread. On top of that, there was a hair in my husband's food! We called and spoke with Leslie, the alleged manager, and instead of apologizing, she argued that "the kitchen doesn't carry onions" and that "our chefs don't have hair," which honestly made the situation even more ridiculous. Meanwhile, we were sitting there hungry, irritated, and unable to eat the food we paid for. Her solution was basically "you can order something else", which after this experience, we absolutely would never do. She also said my husband would get a refund, but there was still no real apology or accountability, just excuses and defensiveness. Honestly, just really disappointed. If the kitchen was overwhelmed or overbooked, they could have simply said so. We would have respected the honesty far more than careless food prep and zero concern for an allergy issue.

This is one of my very favorite local spots to go for lunch…read more The service is fantastic and the lunch prices are very reasonable. Happy hour goes all day so if you sit in the bar area cocktails or dirt cheap. I will definitely be returning soon.

The Ramp has been suggested a few times, but the location really throws you off, under the freeway…read moreand in front of a expressway entrance. Okay, buddy. This year I didn't celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday. As a mom for over 30 years, I don't want to wait in line, eat in a crowded restaurant, and have my children pay for overpriced food. So, one of my spawns, on Monday said let's grabbed lunch. Whatever you want, sushi, ramen, Korean bbq. I said let's go HH at the Ramp. My child couldn't believe it, but Matriarch ruled. We went with no expectations. We had several $4 margaritas, wings, mozzarella sticks, cheese bread, nachos, and split a cheeseburger with fries. Everything was pretty decent if not delicious. The wings were well done (our preference), the mozzarella sticks had a nice cheese pull, the nachos, were baked but each chip was crispy and fresh, the burger was good (soft artisanal bun), the fries were decent steak fries ( I'm not a fan of steak fries). The margaritas were on the rocks and made with margarita mix. they seemed like they would sneak up on you. Still tasty. Staff were attentive and great! The best part we spent under $100.00 w/tip! I'm looking forward to our next visit and try their pastas and other items. Great place for HH.

Late night snack as we arrived from LAX, and made our way to N Hollywood…read more We split a pasta/spaghetti dish and a nice green salad. Both were excellent. No bread but they did bring us a crostini. Hard to dunk that in the delicious sauce. My iced tea was bottled. I think that's odd in a craft restaurant. Nice service from someone who I think is the owner. I understand this to be a neighborhood gem. Good luck.

What a hidden gem in N. Hollywood. Such a beautiful, cozy spot with both the interior and outdoor…read morespace thoughtfully and tastefully decorated. Our server, Diana, was incredibly attentive and checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious; the pork belly, the salad, and the branzino were standouts. Our only mistake was talking too much and not diving into the pasta right away, but even then, it was still very good. The atmosphere was peaceful and inviting. I'd love to come back during the day to fully enjoy the greenery under the turf. They also have a nice wine list. Street parking is available and wasn't an issue for us. Definitely a spot worth visiting.