If you’re driving from SoCal to the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas this May, make the drive there part of the fun with these cool road trip pit-stops.
Cruising from Southern California to Vegas is always a good time. 😎 Once you hit the highway, you throw on your favorite playlist and cruise straight through the desert. With the windows down and sweet tunes blasting, the journey to Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas becomes part of the adventure.
With EDC, the biggest electronic dance music festival in the U.S., taking over Las Vegas this May, plenty of Californians are making the trip. If you’re one of them, don’t rush the journey. Turn the drive into part of the experience. There are tons of great pit stops along the way worth checking out. (With cool photo-ops galore!)
Before you know it, the bright Las Vegas skyline starts to appear out of the desert like a mirage with promises of lights, energy, and an unforgettable weekend.
Here are the top 5 road trip pit-stops along I-15:
268 W. Hospitality Lane, 3rd FloorSan Bernardino, CA
⏱️~2 hours from L.A.
Your first real break. Walk around an old mining town, stretch your legs, and get some cool Wild West photos. And take a ride on a ghostly train! This is a great stop if you want something more interesting than just gas and snacks.
36017 Calico Road, Yermo, CA
⏱️10 minutes after Calico
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!
72302 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA
⏱️~45 min later
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.
72112 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309
Mad Greek Cafe is one of those classic Mojave Desert road trip staples right off the I-15. It’s known for its Greek-style comfort food – especially gyros, fries, and their famous strawberry milkshakes – making it a go-to stop for travelers heading between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It’s quick, quirky, and perfect for a break before pushing on to the next stretch of desert highway.
⏱️Adds 1–2+ hours
Skip this if you’re in a rush for EDC – but if you’ve got time, it’s one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in California. And if you can get a coveted spot on the Mitchell Cavern tours, even better.
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31900 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Primm, NV
⏱️~45 min before Vegas
You’ve officially hit Nevada. And this “last stop before Vegas prices” pit stop is perfect for:
South Las Vegas Boulevard in Sloan, Nevada
⏱️20 min before Vegas
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.
Las Vegas, NV
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!
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