{"id":402200,"date":"2026-07-17T12:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/402200\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:46:11","slug":"l-a-s-new-500-million-waterfront-district-is-transforming-into-a-massive-festival-this-weekend-with-watch-parties-giant-screens-and-food-and-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/402200\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A.\u2019s new $500 million waterfront district is transforming into a massive festival this weekend \u2014 with watch parties, giant screens and food and drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visitors can get a first look at L.A.\u2019s highly anticipated waterfront development while watching the final matches broadcast live on giant outdoor screens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"West<\/p>\n

If you have been waiting for the perfect excuse to check out L.A.\u2019s highly anticipated waterfront evolution, this is it. While the historic San Pedro waterfront undergoes its massive transformation into West Harbor, the construction gates are swinging open this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, you can join thousands of fellow soccer fans to watch the final matches of the tournament broadcast live on giant screens\u2014all set against the breezy, energetic backdrop of a working waterfront.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f About the mega-project<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: West Harbor.<\/p>\n

West Harbor is a massive 42-acre district<\/a> with one mile of direct waterfront access. This week, it\u2019s offering football fans <\/a>a first look by becoming an official World Cup Fan Zone. Once fully completed, this premier destination will feature:<\/p>\n

California\u2019s tallest Ferris wheel:\u00a0Take in breathtaking, panoramic harbor views from the new massive,\u00a0175-foot waterfront Ferris wheel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Waterside padel and pickleball operated by\u00a0King of Padel.<\/p>\n

300,000 square feet of vibrant retail, craft dining, and interactive recreation.<\/p>\n

A 6,200-seat amphitheater designed to anchor live music and massive community events.<\/p>\n

While work is still ongoing, this weekend\u2019s fan zone offers a rare \u201csneak peek\u201d behind the construction fence. You can get a taste of future tenants, and experience the incredible layout of the new promenade.<\/p>\n

\u26bd The Fan Zone: what to expect<\/p>\n

The Match Lineup:<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 18: The Third-Place Playoff (France vs. England)<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 19: The Grand Final (Spain vs. Argentina)<\/p>\n

Waterfront Festival Vibes: Expect a live DJ spinning tunes, interactive soccer-inspired games, and family-friendly games to test your skills. Take in the unique views as massive cargo vessels and cruise ships pass directly behind the screens.<\/p>\n

Bites and Brews: Sample pop-up menus from upcoming West Harbor vendors. Plus, enjoy a dedicated bar from the legendary San Pedro Fish Market serving up their signature drinks.<\/p>\n

A Win for the Community: You can feel good about your ticket purchase: $1 from every single ticket sold directly supports local AYSO programs and youth soccer in the Harbor Area.<\/p>\n

Key details<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccdWest Harbor Los Angeles, 1332 S. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
\ud83d\udd53Gates Open 90 minutes before match start. Arrive early to explore, claim your lawn space, and grab food!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fGet your tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf89 If you want to\u00a0follow the project and stay updated on the new announcements, you can visit the\u00a0West Harbor website<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visitors can get a first look at L.A.\u2019s highly anticipated waterfront development while watching the final matches broadcast…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":402201,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[48,52,51,47,50,49],"class_list":["post-402200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=402200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/402201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=402200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=402200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=402200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}