Traveling to Vegas from San Diego?

I will be traveling to Vegas from San Diego, and like always, will be driving. I have made this drive several times, but this time I wanted to do a little site seeing. I know in certain areas there is not much of anything around, but my question is does anyone know any cool places to stop along the way? It could be restaurants, stores, museums, etc. Anything to make our drive more enjoyable. I am especially interested in restaurants!!

Thanks!!Traveling to Vegas from San Diego?
Around Barstow you will see signs for Calico Ghost Town. This is a fun place with a train, old western shops, places to grab a bite. See their website http://www.calicotown.com



Now that the weather is getting cooler, it would be a fun few hours. Also, you can try Peggy Sue's Diner. You will see the signs around the same time that you see Calico. It's a 50's diner with rock n roll memorabilia on the walls. Burgers and shakes are the speciality and you can play tunes on the juke box.



To Banananose: They closed the Roy Rogers Museum in Victorville, (not Apple Valley) years ago and it is now located in Branson, MO.
Unfortunately there is not much between San Diego to Vegas but the desert. However here are a few places to stop. First stop Barstow, lots of places to eat, gas up and rest. Next stop Baker, home of the world's tallest thermometer. Few places to eat, gas up. Next stop, Primm NV. Located on the state line between California and Nevada on the I-15, is home to the factory outlet center. A shoppers paradise with more than 100 designer outlets featuring a wide selections of shops and fine brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus Las Call , Williams Somona, Burberry, Coach, Nike, Kenneth Cole and Versace. The prices there are unbelievable. There are restuarants, casino and other attractions at Primm. 30 mins from Primm is Sin City.Traveling to Vegas from San Diego?
I'd agree with what has already been said. Barstow is the place I usually stop off at. Sometimes for the outlet stores, but often just to grab a snack. It's sort of the half-way point.



Other than that, if you pick the right time of day (or night) you can just put on some good music and sort of space out for 5 hours. There's nothing really worth stopping for nor worth making your trip any longer for.
You should stop at the Calico Ghost Town! It used to be owned by Knotts (who built Knotts Berry Farm) and it is now a California State park, but it is a great stop, and a lot of fun!
The Mad Greek restaurant in Baker, CA is an institution. There is an excellent photo in the source.
Apple Valley CA there is a Roy Rogers Museum



Primm NV (CA border) has a Bonnie/Clyde car and a rollercoaster and an outlet mall



But why waste the time, just get to Vegas and have fun