Sandy Shores
is inspired by Bombay Beach (and other Salton Sea towns such as Desert Shores), California
Inspired by a real place
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A shabby desert town by the Alamo Sea where Trevor Philips sets up his business.
The real place
The towns around the Salton Sea, such as Bombay Beach and Desert Shores, grew as resorts in the 1950s and declined as the lake became polluted. Sandy Shores parodies their faded, trailer-park feel.
Visiting
Bombay Beach now has quirky outdoor art installations left from its arts biennale. There are few services, so fill up with fuel and water beforehand.
Pilgrim photos
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