The O.C. creator, Josh Schwartz, received a call from Spiderman director Sam Raimi telling him how much he liked the Spiderman-like kiss of Seth and Summer.
Continuing with the frequent self-referential moments, Seth says there is a reality series called "Sherman Oaks: The Real Valley". "The Valley" is an oft mentioned night-time soap much like "The O.C." existing within the world of the show. In real-life, MTV created a reality-series called "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County."
While stranded at a cheap motel Sandy asks Rebecca "ding dongs or cheese sticks". Ryan offered Marrissa the exact same choice in 'The Escape'. They were also stranded in a cheap motel.
The episode's title references the song "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" by Bob Dylan, from his album Blond on Blond.
Lindsay's full name is "Lindsay Wheeler Gardner".