In this film set in Los Angeles, the plot revolves around Emily Tyler (Ashley Olsen), who enjoys surfing, and her twin sister, Tess (Mary-Kate Olsen), a member of a high-diving team, who try various stratagems to get a girlfriend for their widowed dad, Max, a talented artist and sculptor. After all their attempts end in failure, Tess and Emily -– with a little help from their friend, Cody (who has an obvious crush on Tess) –- decide to paint an advertisement on a giant billboard situated high above Sunset Boulevard.