Arc’teryx Opens First-Ever Climb-Focused Store on Abbot Kinney in Los Angeles

New Venice location brings Arc'teryx's climbing heritage to life through a dedicated assortment, gathering spaces and experiences designed for LA's climbing community

NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, October 05, 2026--Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has opened its newest store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. Opened on October 3, the location marks the brand's first-ever retail concept dedicated exclusively to climbing and the next evolution of Arc'teryx's presence in Southern California.

Arc'teryx Abbot Kinney pairs a curated, climb-focused assortment with a climbing wall, a lounge, an outdoor patio, and a beta board, giving local climbers a place to gather, train, learn, and connect. It is the brand's fourth location in Los Angeles and fifth in Southern California. The store marks the next chapter in Arc'teryx's continued growth across the region.

"At Arc'teryx climbing is part of our DNA and community has always been core to how we think about retail. The shared connection we have to climb with the Los Angeles community was the catalyst for the creation of this new store concept" said Delaney Schweitzer, GM Arc'teryx, North America. "With Abbot Kinney, we're creating a new expression of that climbing heritage for Los Angeles — preserving the character of an existing building while designing a flexible space that can move between retail, climbing and community programming. It's a different kind of retail experience, grounded in the sport culture that has always defined Arc'teryx."

Built for the Climbing Community

Climbing sits at the center of both the assortment and experience at Abbot Kinney. The store features a focused selection of Arc'teryx climbing apparel and equipment alongside a curated assortment of third-party climbing products, creating a destination built around climbers' needs.

The experience extends well beyond the product assortment. A built-in Grasshopper climbing wall can be activated for events, with routes and holds updated regularly by local partner Long Beach Rising. Nearby, the Beta Lounge features furniture from local design studio WAKA WAKA, climbing guidebooks and current issues of Alpinist and Summit Journal, inviting guests to spend time in the space and connect before or after climbing.

Throughout the store, athlete features and installations bring Arc'teryx's climbing heritage to life. Large-scale athlete imagery is paired with in-depth displays featuring photographs, artifacts, books, and written narratives that offer a closer look at the people, preparation, and determination behind significant ascents. The store will also feature Arc Presents, a rotating projection series bringing climbing films and other content into the space.