What real world cities are inspired by in grand theft auto san andreas?

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is set in a fictional state called San Andreas that the developers described as being based on California and Nevada. The game's open‑world design allows players to explore a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas that reflect the geographic and cultural diversity found in those real states. While the city names in the game are fictional, they are inspired by real locations in California and Nevada, and the overall layout and atmosphere of the state draw heavily from the landscapes and urban environments of these states.