Greer's OC: Save big on surf brands

Huntington Surf & Sport is slashing prices the day after Christmas. The doors open Sunday at 8 a.m. at all four Huntington Beach locations. Almost everything in the store (excluding surfboards and wetsuits) are reduced 20% to 50% Sunday through Tuesday.

Choose from top surf brands including Billabong, Hurley, Quiksilver, Volcom, Al Merrick, Roxy, Hurley Girls, Volcom Girls, Billabong Girls, Matix, Element, Ugg boots, T. Patterson Surfboards, Dakine, Nixon, Stussy, RVCA, Quiksilver Girls and much more.

HSS Pierside is at 300 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Huntington Beach. Call (714) 841-4000.

HSS Billabong Store is at 126 Main St. in Huntington Beach. Call (714) 374-6266.

HSS Bella Terra is at 7777 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach. Call (714) 890-0800.

HSS Warner is at 3801 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach. Call (714) 846-0181. For more information, visit http://www.hsssurf.com.

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Ice skate by the beach

Ice skating by the beach in Surf City? The Strand, home to the Shorebreak Hotel, shopping, dining and entertainment on 5th Street in Huntington Beach unveils an outdoor ice-skating rink open through Jan. 5. Skate rentals cost $5 for children and $7 for adults — no time limit. The Strand is at 155 Fifth St., between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue. For more information, visit http://www.atthestrand.com.

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Dining out on Christmas

Looking for some dining options on Christmas Day? Here are some local eateries open Saturday:

El Torito Grill will serve from its dinner menu, plus seasonal specials, from noon to 8 p.m. at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and 1910 Main St. in Irvine. For more information, call (949) 640-2875 for Fashion Island, (949) 975-1220 for Irvine.

Pinot Provence will serve a three-course dinner for $55, or four courses for $65 from 5 to 10 p.m. Children under 12 are $15.95, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The restaurant is at 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, Westin South Coast Plaza. For more information, call (714) 444-5900 or visit http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurants.php.

Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine is serving a traditional a la carte menu of contemporary Indian cuisine and classics such as tandoori and vegetarian dishes from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 1621 W. Sunflower Ave., South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. For more information, call (714) 436-1010.

*Half-price bottles of wine