Swingers Diner To Close Santa Monica Location

SANTA MONICA, CA — Swingers diner will close its Santa Monica location on Saturday, August 31.

The restaurant owners told staff of their decision this week, citing the cost of business as the primary reason, the Santa Monica Daily Press reported.

"This has been a tough and emotional decision for us to make, but one that is necessitated by business circumstances. Continual rising costs, food, labor, and operating expenses made our business model impossible to continue to maintain," the company's statement said. "To all of our talented cooks, servers, hosts, bussers, dishwashers, managers both past and present and to our guests, our friends, and family…you have enhanced our lives, and we want to say Thank You for the journey."

Patrons shared some of their favorite memories of the diner on social media after the closure was announced. The diner, which stayed open as late as 3 a.m., was a popular place to grab a late night meal.

Luckily, the diner's second location in Hollywood will remain open, the Santa Monica Mirror said.

Swingers is located at 802 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401.