Overview

• The diner opened July 20 at Santa Monica Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue as a 24-hour retro-themed activation featuring 80 Supercharger stalls and drive-in movie screens.
• Anti-Musk activists from Resist the Coup and Tesla Takedown have picketed the site daily with inflatable figures and protest signs denouncing his political influence.
• Local residents have lodged formal complaints about traffic gridlock, constant honking, parking shortages and risks to pedestrian safety along the busy stretch.
• Councilmember’s office in District 13 has coordinated with the Department of Transportation to increase traffic monitoring and discourage extended idling and loitering.
• Tesla enthusiasts continue to line up for up to 11 hours to try burgers and drive-in service despite mounting backlash and regulatory scrutiny.