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The much-anticipated Pelican Hill Golf Club and the Pelican Grill restaurant reopen today. The new Pelican Hill is more spectacular than ever. The Tom Fazio-designed course offers ocean views from 36 holes, and the Pelican Grill, with it’s Palladian-style windows, stunning views and a new menu from executive chef Thomas Ryan, reflects the culinary abundance and diversity of Southern California living.

Everything at Pelican Hill is first-rate and that’s true for the pro shop’s men’s golf apparel, equipment, accessories and gifts. And its hip women’s lines are either exclusive to the area or hard-to-find. Choose from feminine, fashionable and sexy golf, resort and casual wear. Lines available or arriving soon include Ame & Lulu, Kashwere, Julep Jr., GGBlue, Calispia, Verdina and Birdie. Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast; (949) 467-6800, www.pelicanhill.com.

Stock up on snowboard gear before snow fall

An action-packed snowboard sale starts Saturday at 8 a.m. at Surfside Sports’ annual snowboard carnival.

The Costa Mesa store’s parking lot will turn into a festival of booths and tents where snowboard vendors provide giveaways and raffles. Pro snowboarders will sign autographs, and hungry guests can enjoy free food.

The carnival concludes at 3 p.m. with announcements of raffle winners, who must be present to claim their prize. Inside the store, take advantage of a preseason sale until 8 p.m. on the newest snow gear from Burton, Forum, Lib-tech, Gnu, Holden, Neff, Volcom, Quiksilver, Billabong, Oakley, Von Zipper, Electric, Rome, 32, DC, Flux bindings, Skull Candy, Elm and more. Surfside is at 233 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa; (949) 645-4624, www.surfsidesports.com.

Bakery opens first holiday store

The fairy tale-inspired Wonderland Bakery at the Bluffs Shopping Center in Newport Beach has opened its first holiday store, Wonderland Bakery Adventure, at South Coast Plaza. Owned by a mother and daughter team, Sondra and chef Allyson Ames, the second location also marks Allyson’s 22nd birthday and the launch of the Wonderland Adventure Collection of whimsical merchandise. The star of the collection is a talking and animated Allyson Wonderland Bear by Gund.