Pier 69 is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Pier 69, Esplanade North, San Fierro. The objective: t-Bone Mendez and Ryder. This GTA San Andreas Pier 69 walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Pier 69, Esplanade North, San Fierro.
- Objective: T-Bone Mendez and Ryder.
- Reward: $15,000, Respect and Sniper Rifle available in Ammu-Nation.
- Unlocks: Toreno’s Last Flight.
- Unlocked by: Ice Cold Killa.
GTA San Andreas Pier 69 walkthrough
- Go upstairs and meet Cesar.
- Clear the roof so that the Triads can proceed.
- Find and kill T-Bone!.
- You have left Cesar behind. (If the player goes too far away from Cesar).
- Jump into the water and swim after Ryder. (After killing T-Bone).
- Kill Ryder.
- Get in the boat.
- Kill Ryder. You can do a drive-by on his boat.
How GTA San Andreas Pier 69 fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Triad leader or Cesar dies.
- Ryder escapes.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Pier 69?
Pick it up in Pier 69, Esplanade North, San Fierro.
What do you get for completing GTA San Andreas Pier 69?
$15,000, Respect and Sniper Rifle available in Ammu-Nation.
What fails GTA San Andreas Pier 69?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Triad leader or Cesar dies; Ryder escapes.
What does GTA San Andreas Pier 69 unlock?
Which version of GTA San Andreas is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.



