El Paisano was the headquarters for the making of the movie Giant in 1955. According to El Paisano management, James Dean fans still show up to view photos and memorabilia from the movie. Although the hotel was HQ, Rock Hudson, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor found lodging in private residences around town.
El Paisano Hotel detail TE photo
El Paisano Hotel close-up TE photo
El Paisano Hotel interior Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, 8-2004
El Paisano Hotel Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, 8-2004