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[[ | [[File:PalominoCreek-GTASA.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Palomino Creek in northeastern [[Red County]], [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]], in GTA San Andreas.]] | ||
'''Palomino Creek''' is a moderately sized town appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It is located in the northeastern portion of [[Red County]], [[ | '''Palomino Creek''' is a moderately sized town appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It is located in the northeastern portion of [[Red County]], [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. As indicated by its town signs, the town has an estimated 6,836 residents circa [[1992]]. | ||
Palomino Creek may be based on [[wp:Burbank, California|Burbank, California]], a suburb directly north of Los Angeles, or [[wp:Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield]], the largest city in Kern County. | |||
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[[Image:PalominoCreek-GTASA-commericialcore.jpg|thumb|375px|right|Commercial establishments in Palomino Creek are based within three blocks of the town, forming an estimated 15% of the town's makeup.]] | |||
Due to the town's small size and density, the majority of Palomino Creek bears mainly low-rise residential homes, with the occasional small businesses; neither is the architecture of the vicinity spectacular, consisting of very basic, functional structures. Unlike similar neighboring rural towns such as [[Montgomery]] or [[Blueberry]], Palomino Creek does not concentrate industrial complexes and businesses, which comprises of only a few clusters of shacks and simple block structures. Geographically, the entirety of the town is situated on a plateau, with a relatively high elevation but largely flat terrain. | |||
However, several notable geographical features surround the town; [[Hanky Panky Point]], a lookout said to be popular among amorous teenage couples and voyeuristic onlookers, is located directly northeast of the town; Palomino Creek also overlooks [[Fisher's Lagoon]] to the southewest, which is accessible via a dirt path on the western end of the town | |||
The country folk flavor and atmosphere of the vicinity like any other small towns within Red County contrasts to the dangerous, gang-ridden areas of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]], less than a mile away. | |||
==Collectibles/ | == Prominent landmarks == | ||
*Two [[Oysters]] | Palomino Creek prominently features several gameplay-important locations. Players can purchase [[Palomino Creek Safehouse|a safehouse]] in the town for [[Money|$]]35,000, and the town houses an [[Ammu-Nation]] gun store as well as a [[The Well Stacked Pizza Co.|Well Stacked Pizza]] restaurant. In addition, Palomino Creek has a [[Palomino Creek Bank|local bank]], which is a target for robbery in "[[Small Town Bank]]". | ||
*Two [[Unique Stunt Jumps in GTA San Andreas|Unique Stunt Jumps]] | |||
*[[Beat the Cock!]] starting point on Fisher's Lagoon beach | Other minor landmarks worth discussing are non-interactive but quirky in nature. The town boasts a "[[Drive-Thru Confessions]]", complete with a drive-thru facility, as well as an accompanying chapel and a small graveyard. The town also features a library, where a [[Vending Machine|snack vending machine]] can be found outside. | ||
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== Locations == | |||
=== Interactive === | |||
* [[Palomino Creek Safehouse|Palomino Creek safehouse]] | |||
* [[Ammu-Nation]] | |||
* [[The Well Stacked Pizza Co.]] | |||
* [[Palomino Creek Bank|Bank]] (in "[[Small Town Bank]]" ) | |||
=== Non-interactive === | |||
* [[Bub's Hardware]] | |||
* [[Dick's Sounds]] | |||
* [[Discount Furniture]] | |||
* [[Drive-Thru Confessions]] | |||
* [[Dry Cleaning]] | |||
* [[General Store]] | |||
* [[Jazz Mags]] | |||
* Library: Features a [[Vending Machine|snack vending machine]] | |||
* [[Little Lady]] | |||
* [[PayDay Loans]] | |||
* [[Raimi Realty]] | |||
== Residents == | |||
* [[Carl Johnson]] (if the [[Palomino Creek Safehouse]] is purchased) | |||
* [[Scott Wilson]] (buried at the [[Drive-Thru Confessions|"Drive-Thru Confessions" church]]'s graveyard sometime before [[1992]]) | |||
== Item spawns == | |||
=== Weapons === | |||
* [[Molotov Cocktail]]: On the roof of the Library. | |||
* [[Sawn-off Shotgun]]: Behind the wall opposite to Jazz Mags. | |||
* [[Shovel]]: In the Drive-Thru Confessions graveyard. | |||
=== Vehicles === | |||
* [[Romero]]: On the driveway of Drive-Thru Confessions (occasionally). | |||
* [[Mower]] | |||
=== Pickups === | |||
* [[Body Armor]]: Between a house and a garage in the northeast part of town. | |||
=== Collectibles/Miscellaneous === | |||
* Two [[Oysters]]: On pier in [[Fisher's Lagoon]] beach and under the bridge that leads to [[Montgomery]]. | |||
* Two [[Unique Stunt Jumps in GTA San Andreas|Unique Stunt Jumps]]: On each side of the broken wooden bridge. | |||
* [[Beat the Cock!]] starting point on [[Fisher's Lagoon]]'s beach. | |||
== Trivia == | |||
* The default radio station around the vicinity is [[K Rose]]. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;text-align:left" widths="160"> | |||
PalominoCreek-GTASA-map.jpg|Palomino Creek layout and position as depicted on GTA San Andreas' in-game map. | |||
PalominoCreekSafehouse-GTASA-exterior.jpg|[[Palomino Creek Safehouse|Palomino Creek safehouse]], GTA San Andreas. | |||
Ammu-Nation-GTASA-PalominoCreek-exterior.jpg|Palomino Creek [[Ammu-Nation]], GTA San Andreas. | |||
WellStackedPizza-GTASA-PalominoCreek-exterior.jpg|Palomino Creek [[The Well Stacked Pizza Co.|Well Stacked Pizza]] restaurant, GTA San Andreas. | |||
PalominoCreekBank-GTASA-exterior.jpg|The [[Palomino Creek Bank|Bank]] in Palomino Creek, GTA San Andreas. | |||
PalominoCreekchurch-GTASA-overview.jpg|[[Drive-Thru Confessions]], GTA San Andreas. | |||
PalominoCreeklibrary-GTASA-exterior.jpg|The Library in Palomino Creek, GTA San Andreas. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{GTASA Rural Areas}} | {{GTASA Rural Areas}} | ||
[[Category:Places in Red County]] | [[Category:Places in Red County]] | ||
[[Category:Towns in San Andreas]] | [[Category:Towns in San Andreas in GTA III Era]] | ||