Bel Air

Los Angeles

Bel Air
Bel Air
Bel Air
Bel Air
Bel Air

A grand hotel, an important university and exciting performing arts make these two neighborhoods popular destinations on a Los Angeles travel itinerary.

The adjacent neighborhoods of Bel Air and Westwood contain some of the most prestigious residences in the entire Los Angeles metropolis. Visit the UCLA campus and walk along Bel Air’s residential streets to peek through tall hedges at impressive mansions.

One of the area’s most popular spots is the Hotel Bel-Air, a luxury hotel that has hosted celebrities and other prominent figures since 1922. Pamper yourself with a stay in the lovely hotel with spa treatments and strolls through the landscaped gardens. If you’re staying elsewhere, enjoy a meal at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant or terrace café or cocktails and live entertainment in the bar and lounge. Stop in for afternoon tea between shopping trips to nearby Rodeo DriveOpens in a new window in Beverly HillsOpens in a new window.

Outside the city are less glitzy experiences. Photograph Stone Canyon Reservoir’s blue waters. Follow twisting roads to Getty View Park in the Santa Monica Mountains. At the Getty CenterOpens in a new window appreciate Richard Meier architecture and art from medieval to modern. The Central Garden is a piece of art itself.

Travel from Bel Air toward Westwood across Sunset Boulevard to the campus of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Westwood. Attend a play at the Geffen Playhouse, which frequently features well-known film and television stars and newly developed plays in their world premiere presentation. Find great entertainment options at the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP) ranging from Shakespeare’s plays to David Sedaris comedy, with jazz, dance and storytelling events throughout the year. See the UCLA Bruins play football at the Rose Bowl in nearby PasadenaOpens in a new window.

Shop in Westwood Village’s boutiques and larger chains stores. Dine at American favorites and varied international restaurants. The inspiring Hammer Museum’s art and performances are free.

From Westwood, drive less than 20 minutes to reach the beauty of the Pacific Ocean at the beaches of Santa MonicaOpens in a new window. Los Angeles International Airport is about 7 miles (18 kilometers) south of Westwood and 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Bel Air.


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Top hotels in Bel Air

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P8,261 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,261
P9,598 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,540 reviews)
"The hotel itself was fantastic! Everyone was very friendly and when we had a complaint about a confusion in rooms the staff was very understanding and made sure to immediately look into it. My only complaint was the area around the hotel is old and dirty. We walked to little Tokyo and there was a ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P7,997 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,997
P9,296 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,782 reviews)
"check-in desk staff is very kind! overall good except the bistro. I feel that the staff of bistro is worst in this hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P9,121 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P9,121
P10,598 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,049 reviews)
"Nice rooms. 18 dollars a beer so make sure you bring your wallet"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P13,888 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P13,888
P18,145 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,386 reviews)
"Excellent hotel which is very convenient for all Hollywood attractions. Room was good size with nice comfy bed."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel

Sheraton Universal Hotel

4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA
The price is P10,791 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P10,791
P12,538 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,878 reviews)
"Good and clean rooms."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Sheraton Universal Hotel
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is P7,285 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,285
P8,465 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,275 reviews)
"I like everything"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Bel Air

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Westwood

Museums, bars, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Westwood
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Brentwood

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Brentwood
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West Los Angeles

Travelers choose West Los Angeles for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
Melrose Avenue showing fashion, signage and shopping

West Hollywood

While visiting West Hollywood, you might make a stop by sights like Melrose Avenue and Sunset Strip.

West Hollywood
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Beverly Grove

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Beverly Grove, Beverly Center Shopping Mall and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

Beverly Grove
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Mar Vista

While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista


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