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Record-breaking ferris wheel will be part of $500M LA Waterfront District project

Nypost · · 457 words · By Katie Jerkovich
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Record-breaking ferris wheel will be part of $500M LA Waterfront District project See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Record-breaking ferris wheel will be part of $500M LA Waterfront District project See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The California Post on GoogleA massive ferris wheel will be part of the new multi-million dollar waterfront project in Los Angeles, making it the state’s tallest.

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The 175-foot tall wheel is set to debut in 2027 and is part of the $500 million West Harbor project set to launch this summer in the Port of Los Angeles in the South Bay neighborhood of San Pedro, officials told The Post.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The amphitheater, which will be operated by Nederlander Concerts, kicks off its programming this summer by hosting an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup fans.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “The sprawling 42-acre district, along one full mile of waterfront”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm the West Harbor project is 42 acres and spans one mile of waterfront.
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Claim 3: ““Measuring 85 feet, the wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers.””
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Three different web sources (Facebook, Fandom, Travel + Leisure) use the exact phrasing that the wheel measures 85 feet and moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 7, 2023 · Measuring 85 feet, the Wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers. Features more than 174,000 ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/286866152596429/posts/962637…
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web search NEUTRAL — Measuring 85 feet, the Wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers. It features more than 174,000 energy-efficient ...
https://lifeafterpeople.fandom.com/wiki/Pacific_Wheel
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 21, 2013 · Measuring 85 feet, the wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers. Features more than 160,000 ...
https://inkiesink.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/travel-leisure-ma…
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Claim 4: “The 175-foot tall wheel is set to debut in 2027”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the West Harbor wheel is 175 feet tall and scheduled to debut in 2027.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Clean Harbors 175 was the 18th stock car race of the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the second race of the Round of 10, and the first iteration of the event. The race was held on Sunday,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Clean_Harbors_175
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — I-75, later I-175, was an Imperial Japanese Navy Kaidai-type cruiser submarine of the KD6B subclass commissioned in 1938. During World War II, she took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_submarine_I-175
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (IATA: PHX, ICAO: KPHX, FAA LID: PHX) is a civil-military public international airport 3 miles (2.6 nmi; 4.8 km) east of downtown Phoenix, in Maricopa County, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Sky_Harbor_Internation…
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Claim 5: “The Pacific Wheel on the Pier gives thrill-seekers a view of the ocean from “more than 130 feet above the Santa Monica Pier,” per the website.”
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While the Pacific Wheel exists and is located on the pier, the provided evidence does not contain the specific quote or the '130 feet' claim from the website.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Ferris wheels whose construction has been completed and which have opened to the public. The Ferris wheel is a large, rotating structure with passenger cabins attached along its circ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ferris_wheels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park located in Santa Monica, California. The park, located on the Santa Monica Pier, looks directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Santa Catalin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Park
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ventura Pier, previously known as the Ventura Wharf and the San Buenaventura Wharf, is a wooden pier located on the Pacific Ocean in Ventura, California. The pier has been designated as Ventura Hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_Pier
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Claim 6: “offer a place to host concerts with a new 6,200-seat oceanfront amphitheater”
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Claim 7: “is part of the $500 million West Harbor project set to launch this summer in the Port of Los Angeles in the South Bay neighborhood of San Pedro”
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Web search and Wikipedia confirm the West Harbor project is a $500 million development in San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles. One source mentions it is set to launch 'this summer'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — San Pedro ( san PEE-droh; Spanish for 'Saint Peter') is a neighborhood located within the South Bay and Harbor region of the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. Formerly a separate city, i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — San Pedro Bay is an inlet on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, United States. It is the site of the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, which together form the fifth-busiest …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro_Bay_(California)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — West Harbor is a food hall and waterfront park under construction in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, facing Terminal Island and the Port of Los Angeles. Originally designated the San Pedro Public …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Harbor
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Claim 8: “The West Harbor Wheel, once completed, will stand 50% taller than the Santa Monica one.”
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There is conflicting information on the height of the West Harbor Wheel. One source says 175 feet (which is 75% taller than 100ft), while another source specifically claims it will be 150 feet tall and 'about 50% taller' than the Santa Monica wheel.
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web search NEUTRAL — It is the only amusement park directly located on the West Coast of the United States located on a pier and LA's only admission-free park. There are a total of thirteen rides in Pacific Park, includin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Park
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web search NEUTRAL — When completed, the Ferris wheel will be 150 feet tall, about 50% taller than the Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier, according to L.A. Times real estate reporter Roger Vincent. The West Harbor Wh…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ferris-wheel-larger-sant…
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web search NEUTRAL — Santa Monica Pier visit, Ferris wheel experiences, family fun at pier, scenic views from Ferris wheel, amusement park attractions, Santa Monica travel tips, unique experiences California, outdoor acti…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/santa-monica-pier-ferris-whe…
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Claim 9: “The development brings 300,000 square feet and will offer visitors tons of attractions including retail, dining and entertainment, transforming what was once the old Ports O’ Call Village”
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Sources confirm the project is located on the site of the former Ports O' Call Village and includes retail, dining, and entertainment. However, square footage varies (one source says 150,000 sq ft of shops/restaurants, while the claim says 300,000 sq ft total).
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 22, 2022 · The harbor development will include more than 150,000 square feet of shops and restaurants, with 4 acres of outdoor park and recreation space.
https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/07/22/west-harbor-project-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — West Harbor is a new waterfront destination on the LA Waterfront in San Pedro, bringing together dining, entertainment, recreation and one mile of direct ...
https://www.westharborla.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 14, 2024 · ... West Harbor project one of the sleep town's most controversial. After all, it replaced the much-loved, seedy'n'fun Ports O' Call village.Ports O' Call Village in San Pedro, CA perma…
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovesanpedro/posts/378742412…
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Claim 10: “beating out the current title holder of 100-foot ferris wheel that entertains guests at the famed Santa Monica pier”
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Multiple sources identify the Pacific Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier as the current tallest in the state at 100 feet.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Santa Monica (Spanish: Santa Mónica, lit. 'Saint Monica') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica,_California
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located on the Newcomb Pier adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It was designed and built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Ar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Looff_Hippodrome
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Pier
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Claim 11: “Additional highlights include an expanded San Pedro Fish Market, padel and pickleball courts, bike rentals and harbor cruises.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the fish market, padel/pickleball courts, or bike rentals.
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Claim 12: “A massive ferris wheel will be part of the new multi-million dollar waterfront project in Los Angeles, making it the state’s tallest.”
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Multiple web search results confirm a new ferris wheel in Los Angeles (West Harbor Wheel) will be 175 feet tall, making it the tallest in California.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Los Angeles, also known as L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Los Angeles County, sometimes abbreviated as LA County, is a county in the U.S. state of California, in the southern region of the state. It is the most populous county in the United States, with 9,69…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County,_California
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Its academic roots were established …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_California,_Los_…
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