It is notable for the musical acts showcased onscreen, being the film debut of Sonny & Cher in particular.

Co-ed Lee Sullivan (Sherry Jackson), a student at an unnamed California college, inherits a house on the beach from her late uncle.

Lee also receives a permit, and naturally, problems develop when both male and female students decide to co-habitate – this administrative mix-up also makes for much ducking and dodging of the university authorities.

[7] While promoted as a standard beach party film with posters showing most of the female stars in bikinis and a title song with the lyrics "...only two steps down to the nearest wave, and surf's up every night!

In fact, Frankie Randall, the male lead, wears a windbreaker on top of his shirt for most of the film.