They are told by music store owner Mr Wolf that the group owes him $1,000 for their instruments and have to raise money.

Martin tries to convince Susan, the credit union manager for a local college, The film was produced by Bart Patton, an actor who did some production work for Roger Corman.

Patton wanted to direct but Corman did not let him having already hired comic Lennie Weinrib to make his debut as director.

"[8] Stephanie Rothman worked on the movie as a production assistant, shooting second unit for the car chase scene with Aaron Kincaid.

[13] Byrnes called it "a typical mindless beach movie in the spirit of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello" and said he was "continually offered this type of film after I was released from my contract at Warner Brothers.

[18] Variety wrote "A bouillabaisse of all the tried and true surfing ingredients, this loud, lively pic should prove a winner with the adolescent set.

An innocuous plot, lots of bikini scenery, and endless rock 'n’ roll featuring top selling recording personalities, assure boxoffice success.