GREER’S BEST BUYS:

Westcliff Court celebrates the season with the Christmas Walk today from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary chowder, sandwiches, pizza, beverages and desserts. Santa will visit for photo opportunities too at 1649-1831 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach, (949) 642-6515.

Poinsettias for OCC

Each year the students in the horticulture department at OCC grow beautiful poinsettias in their greenhouses on campus and sell them to fund future projects.

The tradition continues from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Choose from a variety of colors: red winter rose, white, monet and classic red. The most popular six-inch pot boasts three plants, rather than one, making it a much fuller display. Other sizes include 5-inch pots, 12-inch bowls, centerpieces and hanging baskets. Prices vary from $5 to $40. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa. Enter from Adams Avenue and follow signs to the horticulture department. (714) 432-0202, www.occhorticulture.com.

Surfin’ sales

Just in time for holiday shopping, three favorite surf industry warehouse sales are underway. The Hurley holiday warehouse sale takes place from noon to 8 p.m today, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 16901 Jamboree Road in Irvine; (949) 548-9375. The RVCA holiday warehouse sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at the RVCA headquarters at 919 Sunset Drive in Costa Mesa; (949) 548-6223. And Toes on the Nose warehouse sale happens from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at 1537 Monrovia Avenue in Newport Beach; (949) 645-1455.

Crawl celebration

Six stores on Balboa Island celebrate their first Balboa Island Crawl Tuesday, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. You can sign up for a drawing to win a $1,000 shopping spree. Participating stores include Even Sisters, 5 Seas, Just Basics, Sydney Michelle, Etc. Etc. Etc. and Fresh Produce.

Fashionable sportswear

Now you can dress in honor of your favorite sports team and look like a fashionista thanks to Meritage Clothing. And you can receive a 15% discount with online purchases — simply enter the promo code GREERSOC7. The line can be purchased at www.meritageclothing.com or at the Jennifer Croll boutique located in Crystal Cove Promenade, 7942 E. Coast Hwy at Newport Coast; (949) 494-4773.

Patina celebrates

Stop by Patina tomorrow and enjoy 20% off on shoes, and Thursday for a champagne-and-cupcakes celebration and enjoy 20% savings on everything in the store. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 178 Wells Place in Costa Mesa; (949) 548-1930.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.