30 Hidden Locations In Grand Theft Auto 5 Even Super Fans Haven't Found

Grand Theft Auto 5 has long been one of the shining examples of what an open-world game should be like. Plenty of titles have secrets and Easter Eggs contained within them, but not like in open-world games. If finding a secret is typically like finding a needle in a haystack, finding a secret in an open-world game is like finding a needle in a needle-stack.

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Grand Theft Auto 5 is no exception to this trend. This massive world is stuffed to the brim with hidden references, secret locations, and Easter Eggs. You can't go five blocks in Los Santos without walking by an area that could potentially hold a secret location. And with GTA Online and mods available, the secrets are even more rampant. Read on if you want to find out some of these locations for yourself!

Updated on November 22, 2024, by Jon Eakin: Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the most successful video games of all time, thanks in no small part to the carefully crafted streets and valleys of Los Santos. To help you get the most out of your time there we've updated this list with new features, making it easier to find what you're looking for.

30 Trevor's Warehouse

One Mod Among Many

• A mod can grant access to Trevor's warehouse.
• It contains a wealth of criminal items.

Thanks to the creativity of mods, GTA players can explore previously excluded locations, such as Trevor's secret warehouse. This building is full of equipment that Trevor can use during his more illegal activities.

This mod is a simple addition that adds a brand-new location to the already full world of the game. As a matter of fact, there are many mods that exist for the Grand Theft Auto community that any fan should give a whirl before trying out another game.

29 The Bachelor Mansion

As Seen On TV

• Can't be fully entered.
• Greatly resembles the house from the famous TV show.

In Vinewood Hills, there exists a gorgeous mansion that many believe to be a replica of the mansion made famous by the reality show The Bachelor. Though the interior of this building is inaccessible, curious players can peer at the outer decks of the gigantic edifice.

Its layout closely mimics the layout of the actual mansion used in the television series, with a few minor differences. Fans of the show and GTA players can appreciate the building from afar.

28 The Golden Tree

Priceless Lumber

• Located in Braddock Pass.
• Only enjoyable at night.

Braddock Pass hides a curiously golden tree. However, during the daytime, the tree appears to look like any other normal tree in the area. It's only at night that the tree shines. The most ardent of Grand Theft Auto 5 players have yet to discover the true meaning of this tree, or even if it has any.

However, its secret location is a definite must-see for any curious bystander. Whether it is a glitch or a clever Easter egg, the tree is a golden treasure for eyes to behold.

27 Inside The Water Dam

Not All Secrets Are Small

• Its massive size hides a secret beneath.
• A spaceship part lies under the water.

The Land Act Dam is an unmistakable landmark and not very secret place in GTA 5. Its vast expanse is noticeable from a long distance. However, only players eager to explore every inch of the map will have thoroughly explored the building nearby. The dam building hides nifty secret areas within.

Even the area directly beneath the dam can make for a great sight. A Spaceship Part is located underwater near the dam's central walkway on the north side. It's a great location anybody could appreciate.

26 The Thelma And Louise Cliff

They Died How They Lived, In A Car

• By Raton Canyon in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.
• Found between 7pm and 8pm.

For those who haven't seen the cult classic film Thelma & Louise, here's a spoiler warning. In the movie, two women on the run from the law decide to drive off a cliff rather than submit to the police. Grand Theft Auto 5 decided to include this scene in their game.

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How to find: Between 7 pm and 8 pm, if you fly by helicopter (or some other flying vehicle) to a mountain by Raton Canyon in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness, you can see the women's final flight from the police.

25 The Howitzer Motel Room

Jack Is No Dull Boy

• Location related to a series returning character.
• Requires glitching to access.

Jack Howitzer is a colorful actor who has made appearances in several Grand Theft Auto games. He's like a mainstay for the series now, so of course, developers included a hidden location dedicated to him in GTA 5. Players can go to the Motor Motel and access Jack's motel room.

Players can world-glitch their way underneath the map in order to land themselves within Jack's room. It's not the easiest of locations to find, but it is possible.

24 The Prologue's Frozen Alien

Kept On Ice

• Can only be found in the prologue of the story.
• Head off the suggested route to find this icy E.T.

In the very prologue to GTA 5, the game developers hid a secret location with an awesome surprise.

How to find: While driving along, when you come to the railroad, do not drive over it like the game tells you to. Instead, make a right and go under the bridge you would have crossed. Frozen in the ice beneath the bridge, you will find the series' signature alien trapped beneath the hardened surface of the water.

23 No Video Game For Old Men

An Interactive Cinema Secret

• Found on the west of Mount Chiliad.
• You'll be warned not to take the briefcase, but it's more fun if you do.

GTA 5 gives a tip of the hat to the film No Country for Old Men in this hidden location at the base of Mount Chiliad. On the west side of the mountain, players will find a deal gone wrong, with lifeless bodies and abandoned cars splayed around the area. There are better places to find cars in GTA 5, however.

Just like in the film, one man is still alive, and he warns the player not to take a nearby silver briefcase filled with money. If you ignore the warnings and take the cash anyway, you'll be chased down the highway - definitely one of the cooler GTA 5 secrets.

22 The Elusive Taco Van

Flavour Worth Finding

• Pops up in different spots.
• As a unique vehicle, it's worth taking for a spin if you see it.

Nothing is more infuriating than being unable to get your hands on some delicious tacos. Grand Theft Auto 5 puts a delightful new spin on this dilemma with their frequently mobile Taco Van.

This van appears in different spots throughout the game, such as near Trevor's trailer or at the graveyard at Pacific Bluffs, so if you see this behemoth of a Taco Van, be sure to try to take it for a ride at least once.

21 A Face On The Rocks

A Mysterious Stranger

• By the cable car on the north side of the mountain.

On the north side of Mt. Chiliad, a small drawing on the mountain's surface can barely be discerned. If you get even closer to it, you can make out the smiling features of a male face stamped on the mountainside. No one knows who this person is, or if someone does, they're not telling us who it is.

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How to find: If you want to see this face, look near the cable car station that's on the north side of Chiliad. It might take a bit of searching, but no doubt you'll come across this mysterious visage.