Andi comes to Paradise High in Hawaii from the mainland. She befriends Makenna, a tough rebel type that does not want to conform to family traditions. Roslin, Nick and Donald are best friends that are always looking for a good time. Donald is hot for Andi but Roslin is hot for Donald. Tristin, Arsenio, Adam and Rowland are the football jocks and leaders of the school. Tristin is a major player who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Leilani and Joy are best friends and cheerleaders. Joy is Tristin's girlfriend and Leilani is going out with Kimo. Kawika is the bad boy surfer dude type who doesn't get along with Tristin and his boys so they are always at each others throats. Kawika likes Makenna but is afraid to let his feelings show. Corina, a new student to Paradise High, comes with a lot of sadness and just wanting to fit in. She finds nothing but kids who tease and hate her and call her names. She finds out that living in paradise may not be a dream after all.