Carmel Doll Shop was founded in 1989 in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, by antiques dealers Michael Canadas and David Robinson.
Over the years the shop has become known for stocking high-quality merchandise in a beautiful, imaginative setting.

Special emphasis is always placed on attractive display, because we feel a visit to
Carmel Doll Shop should be an inspiration to collectors.
It is also our sincere wish to convey that magical atmosphere here, on our specialty web site, Carmel Doll Shop - Boutique, which was created to cater explicitly to the unique needs of doll costumers.

In 2009, Michael and David purchased an old building in neighboring Pacific Grove and set about restoring it for the eventual new home of their business. That restoration project was finished recently, and a move to Pacific Grove has been completed.

...the new home of Carmel Doll Shop - The Angwin Building,
historically significant in Pacific Grove, California, since 1902.

Pacific Grove was founded in 1875, as a Methodist retreat, modeled after one located in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. In time, the butterflies, fragrant pines and fresh sea air brought others to the Pacific Grove Retreat to rest and meditate.

Just one of the handful of small towns that make up the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove bills itself as "America's Last Hometown" and is a place like no other.

It was slightly over nine years ago that we, Michael Canadas and David Robinson, purchased the Angwin Building, and since that time, it has undergone an extensive restoration.
Every surface in the building is new. The electrical system is entirely new, as is the plumbing system. Because our new location is so close to the cold waters of Monterey Bay, and Pacific Grove tends to attract billowing fog on summer afternoons, we also installed two fireplaces to ward off the chill on those days, and of course, to lend a cozy atmosphere.

You, our dear friends and clients have been very much a part of this building project from the very beginning. It is extremely important to us that you, as our friends, and as doll collectors and costumers, experience an enjoyable time the instant you walk through our door. We want you to know that you were in the front of our minds relating to many of our decisions concerning this project, and we hope to earn a rave review.

Because of the amount of space that we have acquired, we have been able to host an array of unique collector events during the past several years. It is because of our popular Sewing Workshops that we have created this specialty site, catering to you - our annual visitors from around the globe who make their way to our door, to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow stitchers.

We are extremely thankful for, and very proud of our accomplishment so far, and we cannot wait to extend a warm welcome to you all.

Michael and David
Carmel Doll Shop - Home of the Grovian Doll Museum

Call or Visit

213 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 643-1902

By Appointment Only
Always welcoming Doll Collectors for tours of The Grovian Doll Museum and Carmel Doll Shop

Email

General Inquiries:
mnd@carmeldollshop.com
or
carmeldollshop@gmail.com