Welcome to Bel Air & Holmby Hills
The Scoop
A hilly area over north of UCLA, Bel Air was developed in 1922 by Alphonzo Bell. Known for its lush estates set back from the street, Bel Air is one of the most exclusive areas of Los Angeles and home to many of the city’s largest real estate deals.
The Vibe
The secretive sorts who prefer to stay behind twenty-foot hedges, and foreign royalty who visit their homes a couple times a year.
Famous Residents, Past and Present
Alfred Hitchcock, Meg Ryan, Jodi Mitchell, Elizabeth Taylor, Sonny & Cher, Hugh Hefner, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Jay-Z and Beyonce, the Former Emir of Qatar.
When In or Near Bel Air
One and only recommendation: The Bel Air Hotel.
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