In this sequel to the hit 1959 film "Gidget," Francie "Gidget" Lawrence (Deborah Walley) is once again involved with her boyfriend, Jeff "Moondoggie" Matthews (James Darren). However, they have a lovers' spat, and Gidget goes to sulk in Hawaii with her parents. In the islands, she meets TV dancer Eddie Horner (Michael Callan). Seeing how miserable she's become, Gidget's wise dad (Carl Reiner) sends for Moondoggie, and the couple reunite just as Gidget gets romantic with Eddie.