Bel Air is a neighborhood located in Los Angeles, California. Its population is relatively small, with approximately 7,200 residents.

Together with Beverly Hills and Holmby Hills, Bel Air forms the “Platinum Triangle” of the Los Angeles area—an enclave known for its wealth, exclusivity, and luxury.

The average home in Bel Air can easily command $5 million, with sales of $10 million or more happening too.

The neighborhood is named after millionaire Alphonzo Bell, whose family amassed wealth primarily through the oil industry, among other ventures.

One of the major attractions in Bel Air is the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden, which was inspired by traditional gardens in Kyoto, Japan.

To maintain its privacy and security, Bel Air has very few sidewalks and minimal commercial activity, preserving its residential and secluded atmosphere.

In 1961, a devastating fire destroyed over 400 homes in Bel Air, prompting significant changes to fire safety regulations throughout Los Angeles.