The Bel-Air Bay Club is both an event venue (Upper Club) and a private beach club (Lower Club) located in

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. The Upper Club, includes an ocean view and on-site accommodations available for private parties. The interior of the Bel-Air Bay Club Upper Club includes large windows, a fireplace, and iron chandeliers. The Bel-Air Bay Club is primarily used as a wedding, social, and corporate event venue.

History

Located in Pacific Palisades, the Bel-Air Bay Club was financed by one of the most well known developers of Los Angeles,

Alphonzo Bell Alphonzo Edward Bell Sr. (September 29, 1875 – December 27, 1947) was an American oil multi-millionaire, real estate developer, philanthropist, and champion tennis player. The westside Los Angeles residential community of Bel Air is name ...

. Establishment of this club was part of a larger real estate project which contributed to the founding of the town of

Bel Air, Los Angeles Bel Air (or Bel-Air) is a residential neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Founded in 1923, it is the home of the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden and the American Jewish Universit ...

. Officially incorporated on 2 June 1927, the modern Bel-Air Bay Club exists as two separate facilities, divided by the Pacific Coast Highway. Bell designed the Upper Bel-Air Bay Club clubhouse specifically so visitors would have a view of the Los Angeles coastline.

Design & Layout

Bel-Air Bay Club (Upper Club) is a country club style wedding venue providing all-inclusive wedding accommodations to parties between 50-400 people in size. It also provides onsite wedding consultant services, catering, and valet parking to venue attendees. Wedding dates can be reserved between 3–18 months in advance, with weekend dates typically requiring the most advanced notice. Wedding arrangements can be customized to customer preferences, including food/beverage selection, event timeline, and preferred floor plan. A full-day buyout option is also available to parties who are planning time-intensive events.

Accommodations

Bel-Air Bay Club is a Southern California, 1920's Mediterranean style mansion with various gardens and an ocean view. The venue's cliffside lawn with the ocean view is one of the common locations where couples choose to hold their wedding ceremonies. An outdoor Spanish-style courtyard patio is commonly used for receptions because of its fountain, fireplace, and lights. The venue's luxury-style Living Room is also commonly used for receptions and event gatherings.

Food & Dining

Executive chef Peter Edwards, who has 20+ years of 'progressive' culinary experience, customizes and provides unique menus to venue attendees.

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* {{Pacific Palisades Organizations based in Los Angeles Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles