Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Gidget
Moondoggie
The Big Kahuna
Russell Lawrence
Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
Stinky
Lover Boy
Betty Louise aka B.L.
Hot Shot
Mary Lou
Nan
Patti
Waikiki
Lord Byron
Himself - Trailer Host (uncredited)
