California State Route 187

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State Route 187
Defined by S&HC § 487, maintained by Caltrans
Length:	5.99 mi[1] (9.64 km)
West end:	SR 1 in Venice
East end:	I-10 near Culver City
State highways in California (list - pre-1964) County routes in California (list) < SR 186 SR 188 > History - Unconstructed - Deleted - Freeway - Scenic

State Route 187, known as Venice Boulevard, is a state highway in southern California. Locals usually refer to the entire street as "Venice Boulevard" and few even know about the highway designation. It runs parallel to Interstate 10, connecting the cities of Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Culver City. Route 187 starts at Lincoln Boulevard (State Route 1) in Venice. The state route itself is officially discontinued for 3 miles; however, Venice Boulevard still physically exists. Route 187 has access to Interstate 405 via nearby Sawtelle and Sepulveda Boulevards. The state route's northeastern terminus is with Interstate 10. Venice Boulevard continues on, paralleling Interstate 10 until its intersection with South Main Street and East 16th Street in Los Angeles.

Venice Boulevard is notable because it constitutes the border between the central portion of Los Angeles and South Los Angeles. Communities passed are Venice, Mar Vista, Palms, Culver City, and South Los Angeles.

It is directly north of Washington Boulevard. Venice High School is located near the intersection with Walgrove Avenue. Loyola High School is located by Venice and Vermont Avenue.

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