The grand opening of Meta’s flagship retail store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles kicked up November 1st, an immersive two-story space on Melrose Avenue that marks a bold push into physical retail by the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram .
Spanning more than 20,000 square feet , the store, officially named Meta Lab , is designed as an interactive playground where visitors can experiment with the latest Meta smart glasses and VR headsets, blending technology with the city’s skate and street culture. Inside,
LA’s vibrant culture sets the tone: Custom graffiti by Los Angeles muralist Saber (Ryan Weston Shook) and installations inspired by local skateboarding legend Mark Oblow A miniature skate park for product demos A vinyl listening room to showcase the audio quality of Meta’s smart glasses Spaces for social content creation , plus pop-up workshops and live events with local creatives.
Try Before You Buy: The Future of Wearables Visitors are invited to conduct hands-on demos with Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses , the newest Meta Neural Band , Oakley Meta HSTN , and the full Meta Quest VR suite.
Exclusive to Meta Lab, appointments are required for premium eyewear trials, while drop-in VR and AR experiences are open to all. “Glasses are the ideal form factor for both AI and the metaverse.
They enable you to let an AI see what you see, hear what you hear, and talk to you throughout the day,” Zuckerberg said during Meta’s earnings call…
