Ms. Peggie's Place
Ms. Peggie’s reminds you that in a world so big, being small can make you the most desirable.
In a town so havoc wreaking, nestled just east of the blameworthy West End and north of the domesticated Latitude lies a tranquil retreat hosting the only dollhouse retailer in all of San Diego. Ms. Peggie’s Place, where even the smallest person feels big. Too quick of a longboard cruise down Cass Street and you risk sailing by this tiny gem, nestled in all its 100-square-foot glory between Tourmaline and Opal. Walking through the front door is like stepping through the closet in the Chronicles of Narnia, down to the perfect, albeit tiny, lions, witches, and wardrobes. It makes you wonder, can my tiny, overpriced surfshack really fit an L-shaped couch? Now it can. Or that you could finally own a pony? (Stay away from horse girls). Well, you’re in luck, because Ms. Peggie’s Place has built an entire empire out of miniatures.
Walking through Ms. Peggie’s, you begin to watch your back, carefully placing each step to not knock over one of the many glass shelves. Since 1980, before most of you dollhouse kooks were born, Ms. Peggie has been wheeling and dealing dollhouses from around the world, supplying Pacific Beach with world renowned hand crafted dollhouses, miniatures, and top-quality furniture pieces. Any plans of building your own dollhouse? Look no further, as Ms. Peggie carries dollhouse building material, lumber, dollhouse lighting, and dollhouse glue. Yes, she can even make a dollhouse surfboard for your dream PB dollhouse.
Store hours are tough for eager PB residents, besides those camping out at Java Earth outdoor seating “working.” Ms. Peggie is open 11am to 4pm, Wednesday through Saturday. I would plan to visit on a sick day, or make a day of it in North PB and visit Latitude for a Cheesesteak, Tangles for cut, and Coin Laundry for a rinse.
Ms. Peggie may specialize in all things miniature, but stepping into her store sure makes you feel a little more magnified. It’s a bit surreal justifying a $12 purchase for a tiny, nonfunctional microwave with the sole intention of throwing it in the camper van so you can casually tell people, “Oh, just toss it in the microwave.” But hey, sometimes it's the quirky little things you look forward to, those delightful details that bring a smile to your face. It’s the small joys (pun intended), like Ms. Peggie’s shop, that really enrich your day, so take a moment to explore this hidden gem of PB. Ms. Peggie will greet you with a warm smile and make you feel right at home. Who knows, you might leave feeling just a little bit bigger. ;)