The year was 1984 and it was the hottest summer on record in Santa Monica. Kennedy Harrington was your typical 16 year old who was having the time of her life with her 2 best friends who all shared a passion for rollerskating. When Kennedy's father's big brother and his loony family decide to come stay with the Harrington's until their annual family reunion, Kennedy finds herself trying to stay away from home as long as possible. When a new family moves into the neighborhood, Kennedy finds herself smitten by one of the sons. Join Kennedy and her family on a journey of skinny dipping, Bar-B-Q burning, car racing, rollerskating fun.