Mondays on Mission Street: Diggidy Dog, A Dog and Cat Boutique

Of course for this week's "Mondays on Mission Street," I debated choosing another one of the wonderful restaurants within walking distance of us. While food will always be my first and everlasting true love, this week I'd like to focus on something else near and dear to my heart - my precious pooch, Charley. Luckily for us, Carmel is home to an abundance of shops, restaurants and hotels that are not only pet-friendly, but also cater specifically to a canine clientele. In honor of Carmel's penchant for pampered pets, I present to you my personal favorite, Diggidy Dog, a Dog and Cat Boutique located on the SW Corner of Mission Street and Ocean Avenue. Diggidy Dog carries a vast array of different products and specialty items for our furry friends and is just a short walk down the street from us here at Tradewinds!

Diggidy Dog

Mission St. & Ocean Ave.

831.625.1585

 

Hours:

10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily

 

I personally consider Diggidy Dog to be the Neiman Marcus of pet stores. Say goodbye to those huge chain stores, with the 90's fluorescent lighting, and hello to your new favorite place to spoil your pet! With so many items in their inventory, its difficult not to find what you're looking for, plus a few extras. They offer a large variety of gourmet treats beyond the standard biscuits, a giant assortment of leashes, clothing, collars and other wearable accessories for the fashion conscious, and a plethora of plush, luxury bedding. Additionally, they carry Earthbath grooming products, which Charley and I like to use after a long, sea salt water and sand-filled day at the beach.

 

We give Diggidy Dog two paws up for its convenient location and extensive collection of pet products. Don't forget to check them out next time you're here in Carmel!

Charley's Carmel Beach Review

Flanked by the Pebble Beach golf course to the north, and bordered by Point Lobos and the Big Sur coastline to the south, Carmel Beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But even better, Carmel beach is pet-friendly and dogs are free to run and play sans leash!

My Saint Bernard, Charley, loves Carmel Beach more than anywhere else in the world. We have an entire ritual dedicated to our beach days, which makes us both wish they happened a little more frequently. First, we stop by Carmel Valley Roasting Company, where I can grab a latte or cappuccino, and attempt to keep up with my energetic, 150-lb furry friend.

Charley sits patiently, waiting to be let off of his leash for maximum fun and exercise!

We walk down to the beach and assess the situation (i.e. find an area with the lowest concentration of other dogs, as the amount of mass being thrown every which way while he sprints around in giant circles can be quite intimidating!). After he tires himself out a bit, we head for the water, which can sometimes be a little bit chilly for those of us not covered in thick fur. We play and splash around for a while and then its time to dry off.  

Tuckered out after a fun day at the beach!

After a long, fun day at the beach, we usually head downtown to one of the many pet-friendly restaurants! Charley is typically so exhausted he doesn't move or make a peep, which allows me to have a peaceful, uninterrupted lunch. 

Whether you are visiting at the peak of summer, or in the middle of the winter, Carmel Beach is definitely a place worth visiting. Taking your dog to Carmel Beach is just one of the many activities that can be enjoyed. Try your hand at surfing (or just watch those who already know what they're doing!), snuggle up next to a bonfire, pick up some sandwiches from Bruno's Market and have a picnic, gather your friends and play a game of volleyball, or simply take in the view (you might even see some humpback whales, or dolphins, if you're lucky).

For a list of Carmel Beach's Rules and Regulations, click here.