Zip code 90077, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90077 covers Bel Air and the hills above Sepulveda Pass. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
Oilman and developer Alphonzo Bell bought hillside land north of Sunset in 1922 and opened Bel Air as a planned estate community, with the first lots along Bel Air Road through the East Gate. Bell put utilities underground and planted thousands of trees on the bare hills, and the iron gates at Sunset and Bel Air Road still mark the entrance a century later.
The homes
Bel Air is estate country. The original sections inside the East Gate and West Gate, just north of Sunset, hold 1920s and 30s Mediterranean, Spanish and Italian Revival estates on large, landscaped lots, along with Georgian and Regency homes, several by Paul R. Williams. Winding roads climb past gated drives, old oaks and sycamores, and many properties have tennis courts, guest houses and city or canyon views.
Farther north, Stone Canyon, Moraga Canyon and Roscomare mix 1950s and 60s ranch and mid-century homes with newer builds on smaller hillside lots. Up near the 405, the guard-gated Bel Air Crest community has a mix of production and custom homes. And across the hills you'll see large modern spec houses, some of the biggest homes in Los Angeles, replacing older houses on prime view lots.
The feel
- Hotel Bel-Air opened in 1946 on part of Bell's original land, with Spanish-style buildings, deep gardens and the famous Swan Lake.
- Bel-Air Country Club, a 1920s course, threads through the canyons just north of Sunset.
- Stone Canyon Reservoir fills the top of the canyon, and Moraga Vineyards still grows wine grapes in Moraga Canyon.
- The Getty Center, Richard Meier's 1997 hilltop museum, is a few minutes west, and UCLA and Westwood Village sit just below Sunset.
Eat, drink, shop
Bel Air itself is almost all residential. The hotel is the one dining room inside; the rest are a short drive away.
- The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air (Stone Canyon Rd). The hotel's garden dining room, with a refreshed menu under culinary director Joe Garcia. The Glass Magazine
- Shamshiri Grill (Westwood, Westwood Blvd). A Persian standby since 1981, known for tahchin and kebabs. The Infatuation
- Saffron & Rose (Westwood, Westwood Blvd). Decades-old Persian ice cream shop; get the saffron pistachio. The Infatuation
- The Wilkes (Brentwood). A warm, low-key steakhouse with good martinis. The Infatuation
- Matū Kai (Brentwood). Wagyu steak without the stuffy steakhouse formality. The Infatuation
- Reddi Chick (Brentwood Country Mart). A counter for rotisserie chicken and tenders inside the classic country mart. The Infatuation
Getting around
Sunset Boulevard runs along the bottom of Bel Air, the 405 runs up the Sepulveda Pass on its west side, and Beverly Glen and Mulholland link it to the Valley. Off-peak, Westwood is about 5 minutes, Beverly Hills 10 to 15, Santa Monica 15 to 20, and Sherman Oaks about 15 over the pass. The 405 at rush hour is one of the slowest stretches in the city, so canyon routes matter.
What's new
- Metro D Line to Westwood. The subway extension opened its first section on Wilshire in May 2026, and the final section, with Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital stations, is targeted for fall 2027. (Metro)
- Sepulveda Transit Corridor. In January 2026 the Metro Board picked an underground heavy rail line through the Sepulveda Pass, linking the Valley to the Westside, as its preferred option. It's in planning and environmental review, with no construction date yet. (Metro)
Good to know
- City of Los Angeles. Bel Air is part of the City of LA, not its own city, so LA's permits, zoning and Baseline Hillside Ordinance apply. The hillside rules limit house size and grading by lot and slope, and big projects that move a lot of soil generally need an approved haul route. Verify with LADBS before planning a build.
- Fire zone and insurance. Bel Air sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the 1961 Bel Air fire is part of local history. Expect brush clearance rules, and get insurance quotes early in escrow.
- Narrow roads. Many streets are narrow and winding, with limited parking, and construction traffic can be heavy. Check access for trucks and guests before you commit.
- Transfer taxes. The City of LA's additional transfer tax (Measure ULA) applies to sales above certain price thresholds, which covers most Bel Air sales. Ask your escrow officer how it's handled. I'll gather permits, hillside reports and documents on any house you like, and if you want my opinion, just ask.