Halloween Town is the perfect place to find everything Halloween year round. If you are looking for the perfect costume the store has costumes that range from cute to frightening and elaborate to simple. The store is very large and has a lot of scary props, collectibles, furniture, wigs and make-up. Young children may be a little scared because of the spooky props and how the store is themed like a haunted house. The store has extended hours from August to October-call for details.

Blast From The Past is the place to go to find to look through their comic book selection and find that rare action figure or movie memorabilia. The store has more than 5,000 action figures and 2,000 movie posters. The staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and you can debate the merits of a comic book for an entire day.

This store features funky outfits and accessories for both men and women. This store has a rock 'n roll atmosphere with a wide variety of outfits, shoes and accessories. You can buy a cute polka dot dress or a remote control walking zombie. The clothing has a vintage look and although the outfits can be a little pricey, there are often sales.

House of Secrets is a beloved Burbank comic book store. The store has comic books and graphic novels, as well as specialty items such as comic book toys and figurines. The store is rather small, but has a wide selection of current comics and will order any issue you want. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Yummy Cupcakes offers gourmet cupcakes, where you'll eat a cupcake baked that very day. The store has a lot of traditional and exotic flavors, from chocolate to apple martini cupcakes. The store is very small and there's no place to sit and eat your cupcake inside, but there's plenty of parking to take your cupcake on the go. Although the website shows a lot of types, the store won't have every flavor, but they'll have at least two traditional and two unusual cupcakes.

Porto's Bakery is a family owned bakery and sandwich shop in both Glendale and Burbank. The bakery is very large with a lot of table and two lines. Don't let the long lines phase you, they move quickly and the service is friendly and fast. There is a wide selection of bakery items, including breads, cookies, cakes and any pastries you can dream of. There are also amazing sandwiches, both traditional American and Cuban sandwiches. Everything is moderately priced and delicious.

Hyaena Boutique & Gallery has the slogan "odd things for eclectic tastes" and it lives up to that saying. The gallery features dark, whimsical and often creepy artwork where the pictures are often fantastical or very contemporary. You can find a lot of different items here, including comic books, original artwork, watches, as well as uniquely designed furniture. This gallery is not for the faint of heart, but it has some of the most original artwork.

Located just a few miles from the Warner Bros. and Disney Studio lots, this store offers vintage clothing which was once worn in film and television-at deeply discounted prices. The collection consists of shoes, dresses, shirts, pants, lingerie and other accessories with price tags noting which production each piece was seen in. Just make sure to be choosy since all sales are final.

This place could easily be considered the Mecca for both motor-heads and aviation fans alike. The book collection covers history, maintenance guides, magazines, models and art when it comes to the automotive and aviation worlds. In addition, the staff is always happy to help with special requests and mail orders.

Want to experience Halloween any day of the year? Then pay a visit to Dark Delicacies, this store has quickly made a name for itself both in the community and nationwide. It carries books, games, costumes and anything else relating to the world of horror and science fiction. While you may find the store at conventions all over, the real draw here is the store. Fantastically dark and scary!