Cruising from Southern California to Vegas is always a good time. You hit the highway, throw on your favorite playlist, and just cruise through the desert. With the windows down and music blasting, the journey becomes part of the adventure.
EDC, the biggest electronic dance music festival in the U.S., is happening this week in Las Vegas, and so many Californians are hitting the road! So if you’re driving to EDC in Vegas this week, make the drive there part of the fun! There are so many cool pit-stops along the way. And before you know it, the glittering skyline of Las Vegas will rise like a mirage on the horizon with promises of lights, energy, and a weekend to remember.
Here are the top 5 road trip pit-stops along I-15:
1. EddieWorld
EddieWorld is California’s largest gas station, and one of the best pit-stops between SoCal and Vegas. They offer more than just your average gas station cuisine with 3 gourmet restaurants that serve up fresh sandwiches, salads, sushi, gourmet burgers, unique fries, custom-crafted pizzas, and hand-breaded chicken tenders. And their homemade ice cream is always a great choice to beat the heat!
📍Where: 36017 Calico Road, Yermo, CA
2. Alien Fresh Jerky
This is definitely not your average jerky shop! Alien Fresh Jerky in Baker, California, is a must-see pit stop for anyone heading to Las Vegas. This quirky, alien-themed store offers a variety of unique beef jerky flavors like “Abducted Cow Pineapple Teriyaki” and “BBQ on the Moon.” Beyond the snacks, the store is adorned with extraterrestrial decor, including alien statues and spaceship replicas, making it a fun and memorable stop for everyone.
📍Where: 72302 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA
3. The Old Woman Meteorite
The Old Woman Meteorite is the largest meteorite discovered in California and the second largest in the United States. The meteorite measures 38 inches in length, 34 inches in height, and 30 inches in width, and originally weighed 6,070 pounds. Today, it’s on display at the Desert Discovery Center in Barstow, California, where visitors can view this remarkable piece of extraterrestrial history.
📍Where: The Desert Discovery Center (831 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA)
4. Pioneer Saloon
The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada, is a living slice of Old West history. Built in 1913, it’s one of the oldest bars in southern Nevada and still serves up cold beer, BBQ, and burgers seven days a week. The saloon’s tin walls still bear bullet holes from a deadly 1915 card game. The Pioneer Saloon has appeared in films and TV shows, and even inspired the town’s appearance in the video game Fallout: New Vegas. It’s a must-visit for history buffs, gamers, and anyone craving a taste of the frontier just 30 minutes from Las Vegas.
📍Where: 310 West Spring Street, Goodsprings, Nevada
5. Seven Magic Mountains
Just outside of Vegas, the Seven Magic Mountains is a super cool art installation in the middle of the desert. It’s seven giant stacks of bright, neon-colored boulders that look like something out of a fever dream. The contrast between the bold colors and the natural desert background makes it a perfect photo spot. It’s totally worth a quick detour if you’re driving in from California. It’s weird, fun, and kind of magical – just like Vegas itself.
📍Where: South Las Vegas Boulevard in Sloan, Nevada
Next Stop… Vegas!
And when you get to Vegas, make sure you don’t miss a second of the fun! If it’s your first time in the City of Sin, then don’t miss the top 10 things to do on your first trip to Las Vegas. Even if you’ve been to Vegas a million times, there’s always something new and exciting to check out. Check out our full list of the 44 coolest things to do in Vegas.
And that’s not to mention all of the unmissable festival events for EDC! There are so many hot pool parties around Vegas for EDC week. And of course, there’s the main event itself of the Electric Daisy Carnival with their incredible musical lineup. You can find the full details here!
Grab your favorite road trip snacks, make a chill playlist, and get ready to hit the road. Then fun starts way before you reach Vegas!