You can legally enter Las Venturas' neighbor before Las Venturas itself — but the bridge to get there is locked.
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You can legally enter Las Venturas' neighbor before Las Venturas itself — but the bridge to get there is locked.

Despite being in Tierra Robada near Las Venturas, Bayside can be accessed without a wanted level before unlocking that region, suggesting it's officially treated as part of San Fierro. This creates a paradox: you can legally enter the town, but the Gant Bridge connecting it to San Fierro is still closed, forcing players to find obscure water paths to exploit this loophole.

Source: Bayside — CC BY-SA

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Wide shot of Bayside, the town officially counted as San Fierro territory yet stranded behind the locked Gant Bridge.
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Wide shot of Bayside, the town officially counted as San Fierro territory yet stranded behind the locked Gant Bridge.

Bayside Church at night — you can stroll here wanted-level free, but that bridge home? Still off-limits.
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Bayside Church at night — you can stroll here wanted-level free, but that bridge home? Still off-limits.

Bayside Marina — where your 'legal' visit starts by boat or swim, since Gant Bridge remains sealed shut.
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Bayside Marina — where your 'legal' visit starts by boat or swim, since Gant Bridge remains sealed shut.

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