BelAir

Bel-Air, commonly written Bel-Air or BelAir, is a residential neighborhood in the Westside of Los Angeles, California. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains foothills, it sits above the city and is known for its affluent estates, private schools, and gated communities. The area is bordered by Beverly Glen to the north, Holmby Hills to the east, and Brentwood and the Pacific Palisades area to the west and south.

Bel-Air was developed in the early 20th century by real estate developer Alphonzo E. Bell and his family. The neighborhood is characterized by terraced lots, winding roads, and large homes set on hillside sites, many with city views. It has been home to numerous celebrities, business figures, and entertainment industry professionals, contributing to its reputation for privacy and security.

In popular culture, Bel-Air is widely recognized as the setting of the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which popularized the area in the 1990s, and its 2020s reimagining, Bel-Air, produced for streaming services. The name has also entered broader usage and branding beyond its Los Angeles address.

Other places named Bel Air exist in the United States, such as Bel Air, Maryland, and the term appears in the name of historical and automotive uses, including the Chevrolet Bel Air, a classic American car produced from the 1950s onward. See disambiguation for details.