La Quinta: What Makes It the Gem?
By: Andrea Carter After having the privilege of being part of the City of La Quinta’s marketing team over the past 14 years – and more importantly, a blissful resident – I’ve seen so many strides in this extraordinary community. And yet, the charm that existed when I first moved...
La Quinta Resort – Then & Now
Located 127 miles from Los Angeles, the La Quinta Resort & Club became a favorite to movie stars as early as the 1920s. Built from one man’s vision, Walter H. Morgan, this historical resort served as a luxury hideaway for the Hollywood elite; including Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Shirley Temple...
Frank Capra – La Quinta Museum Exhibit (Previous EXHIBIT)
It’s no secret that filmmaker Frank Capra loved La Quinta and considered the La Quinta Hotel his lucky charm after collaborating with Robert Riskin on the screenplay for “It Happened One Night” while staying in one of the casitas. The 1934 movie, starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, won five...
