49499 Eisenhower Dr
La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel. 800/598-3828, 760/564-4111
Fax. 760/564-7656
Film director Frank Capra frequently stayed at this 1926-vintage hotel in La Quinta, Calif. During one visit, he worked on turning the short story "Night Bus" into a script for his 1934 hit "It Happened One Night," which won five Oscars. Room No. 136 has a king bed and a period typewriter; $750 per night. (800) 598-3828, www.laquintaresort.com