Above the town of Monterey on the California coast lies the shabby district of Tortilla Flat where Danny and his colorful group of friends live and where their revels recall the exploits of King Arthur's knights.
Elizabeth Lange is haunted by the tragic death of her sister Leila, who plunged from the balcony of her New York penthouse under mysterious circumstances. While visiting the Cypress Point Spa, Elizabeth decides to find out exactly what happened.
After World War II the "Palace Flophouse" passed into new hands and Doc lost his old pleasure in women. Then Suzy faces the challenge of bringing Doc back to his prewar contentment.