Welcome to Bel-Air
Private, gated community with rolling foothills and mansions
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Bel-Air is a secluded neighborhood that’s popular with celebrities and those looking to stay out of the public’s eye. It’s a private, gated community that’s filled with gorgeous mansions and dense greenery and is within close proximity to downtown Los Angeles, world-class beaches, and the best hikes in the area.
Brilliant estates dot the streets of Bel-Air, most equipped with tennis courts, Olympic-sized swimming pools, movie theaters, and yoga and fitness studios. With gated entrances, it’s one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the entire state, where you’ll enjoy private, peaceful serenity.
What to Love
- Secluded, luxurious estates
- Home to the exclusive Hotel Bel-Air and Bel-Air Country Club
- Rolling foothills and vibrant greenery
- Neighbors with like-minded individuals
- Private, gated access
Local Lifestyle
Bel-Air offers its residents a sparse suburban feel, where everyone in the area is looking for large estates and ample privacy. You’ll be able to escape from the bustling city and nightlife of Los Angeles’s more vibrant communities while still being close enough for a short commute into world-renowned restaurants and clubs. It’s the ideal spot for professionals, as it’s within close proximity to multiple amenities and downtown Los Angeles. Families will also love the lifestyle Bel-Air provides, with lots of space for activities and wide, tree-lined streets.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
There’s no better place to stop your dining experience than at the
Hotel Bel-Air, where elegance and charm are incorporated in everything they do. Try the spectacular Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, where you’ll dine either inside their cozy and modern space or outside in their garden setting. The ambiance is impeccable, and the food even more so. Fresh, local foods take their Californian cuisine to another level, and with Mediterranean influences, it’s a can’t beat locale. And for some authentic Italian fare, make sure to check out
Il Segreto Ristorante Belair and
Fabrocini's Beverly Glen.
The Glen Centre shopping mall is a quaint, trendy spot for locals to shop and get anything from home decor to new fashion finds. Check out the chic
towne by elysewalker for cool, trendy pieces that are sure to make you stand out in a crowd. The
Switch Boutique is another excellent spot to shop, where the clothes mimic its modern and minimal space. On the hunt for new clothes for your kids? Flicka is a great store to find everything you need, where you’ll find outfits for every age.
Things to Do
Vibrato Grill Jazz is a vibrant locale where people from all over the community gather to meet up with friends, test out specialty cocktails, and enjoy live music from some of the biggest jazz names in the business. Its buzzing environment has everyone clamoring for a spot inside, where new acts perform every night. For another local favorite, with great golf and fantastic food, the
Bel-Air Country Club is a great place to spend the day or evening.
The Getty View Park is a fantastic place to meet up with friends, work up a sweat, and get amazing views of the city and the
Getty Museum. You’ll also have immediate access to the breathtaking
Topanga State Park, with 14,000-acres of wilderness and miles of hikes in and around canyons and mountain ranges.
School
Bel Air is home to several excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include: