Welcome to Basecamp Blacktop Safari: Your Hub in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles
As Featured in Issa Rae's Hit Movie "One of Them Days," starring Keke Palmer and SZA (Jan 2025), now streaming on Netflix.
Your Basecamp
Relax in your bright, cozy room featuring a plush queen-size bed, a 50-inch 4K Smart TV, and a functional standing desk ideal for work or leisure. Thoughtful amenities include ample storage, dresser and closet space, and comprehensive bathroom essentials. Should you need anything else, just ask—I'm committed to making your stay exceptional!
Absolute Freedom
Recharge with our fitness and wellness offerings. Enjoy rejuvenating Korean spas nearby or take advantage of community parks steps from your door, featuring basketball and tennis courts, skate parks, walking trails, and outdoor fitness equipment.
Prime Location
Explore hidden gems minutes away, such as Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area with scenic trails, picnic areas, and stunning city views. Discover the vibrant cultural scene of Leimert Park, South LA's epicenter for art, live music, and local festivities.
Convenient Connections
You're centrally located for easy access to iconic Los Angeles neighborhoods. Enjoy quick trips to West Hollywood and Downtown LA’s vibrant LGBTQ+ communities. The Expo Line, just a mile away, swiftly connects you to Santa Monica Beach, USC, Downtown, and numerous city attractions.
Adventure and Relaxation Await
From the tranquility of neighborhood parks and our inviting building pool to the vibrant nightlife of Hollywood and beachside fun in Santa Monica—your LA experience begins here at Basecamp Blacktop Safari.
House Rules
-No pets
-No smoking indoors
Welcome to Basecamp Blacktop Safari: Your Hub in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles
As Featured in Issa Rae's Hit Movie "One of Them Days," starring Keke Palmer and SZA (Jan 2025), now streaming on Netflix.
Your Basecamp
Relax in your bright, cozy room featuring a plush queen-size bed, a 50-inch 4K Smart TV, and a functional standing desk ideal for work or leisure. Thoughtful amenities include ample storage, dresser and closet space, and comprehensive bathroom essentials. Should you need anything else, just ask—I'm committed to making your stay exceptional!
Absolute Freedom
Recharge with our fitness and wellness offerings. Enjoy rejuvenating Korean spas nearby or take advantage of community parks steps from your door, featuring basketball and tennis courts, skate parks, walking trails, and outdoor fitness equipment.
Prime Location
Explore hidden gems minutes away, such as Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area with scenic trails, picnic areas, and stunning city views. Discover the vibrant cultural scene of Leimert Park, South LA's epicenter for art, live music, and local festivities.
Convenient Connections
You're centrally located for easy access to iconic Los Angeles neighborhoods. Enjoy quick trips to West Hollywood and Downtown LA’s vibrant LGBTQ+ communities. The Expo Line, just a mile away, swiftly connects you to Santa Monica Beach, USC, Downtown, and numerous city attractions.
Adventure and Relaxation Await
From the tranquility of neighborhood parks and our inviting building pool to the vibrant nightlife of Hollywood and beachside fun in Santa Monica—your LA experience begins here at Basecamp Blacktop Safari.
House Rules
-No pets
-No smoking indoors
Estimated Travel Times from Baldwin Hills to Top Attractions
West Hollywood (LGBTQ+ Hotspot)
Car/Ride-share: ~25 mins-45mins
Metro: ~1 hr (E Line + bus or ride-share)
Century Day & Night Spa (LGBTQ+ / Gay Mens Korean Spa)
Car: ~15–25 mins
Metro: ~40 mins (K Line + bus)
Flex Spa (Gay Only XXX Spa)
Car: ~25–35 mins
Metro: ~1 hr (E Line + B Line + bus)
Santa Monica Pier/ Ginger Rogers Gay Beach
Car: ~25–60 mins
Metro: ~35 mins (E Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station)
Venice Beach
Car: ~25–40 mins
Metro: ~50 mins (E Line + bus/bike from Santa Monica)
Downtown Los Angeles
Car: ~20–25 mins
Metro: ~30 mins (E Line to 7th Street/Metro Center)
Staples Center / L.A. Live
Car: ~15–20 mins
Metro: ~25 mins (E Line to Pico Station)
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Car: ~25–30 mins
Metro: ~50 mins (E Line + B Line)
Universal Studios Hollywood
Car: ~30–35 mins
Metro: ~1 hr 15 mins (E Line + B Line + shuttle)
LAX Airport
Car: ~20–45 mins
Metro: ~1 hr (K Line + LAX Shuttle)
Griffith Observatory
Car: ~35–40 mins
Metro: ~1 hr 30 mins (E Line + B Line + bus)
The Getty Center
Car: ~25–30 mins
Metro: ~1 hr 30 mins (E Line + bus)
Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive)
Car: ~20–45 mins
Metro: ~1 hr (E Line + bus)
The Grove & Farmers Market
Car: ~20–35 mins
Metro: ~1 hr (E Line + bus)
Culver City
Walking: ~ 1 hour.
Car: ~10–15 mins
Metro: ~10 mins (E Line to Culver City Station)
USC (University of Southern California)
Walking: ~ 1 hour
Car: ~15 mins
Metro: ~20 mins (E Line to Expo Park/USC Station)
Exposition Park (Natural History Museum, Science Center)
Walking: ~ 1 hour
Car: ~15 mins
Metro: ~20 mins (E Line to Expo Park/USC Station)
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Walking: ~ 20mins
Car: ~5–10 mins
Metro: ~25 mins (K Line + bus)
Leimert Park Village
Walking: ~30 mins.
Car: ~5–10 mins
Metro: ~20 mins (K Line to Leimert Park Station)
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
Car: ~20-40 mins
Metro: ~45 mins (E Line + bus)
Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic (rush hour).
Estimated Travel Times from Baldwin Hills to Top Attractions
West Hollywood (LGBTQ+ Hotspot)
Car/Ride-share: ~25 mins-45mins
Metro: ~1 hr (E Line + bus or ride-share)
Century Day & Night Spa (LGBTQ+ / Gay Mens Korean Spa)
Car: ~15–25 mins
Metro: ~40 m...
- No Smoking.
- No Shoes in the house.
- No Pets.
- Non-Booked Guests must be approved (inquire about the process)
- No Smoking.
- No Shoes in the house.
- No Pets.
- Non-Booked Guests must be approved (inquire about the process)
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