Streets vs. blvds. vs. avenues and more

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July 14, 2026 11 AM PT

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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a street, avenue, boulevard or one of the many other suffixes you might find on a street sign?

@bexcastillo dug into the L.A. County Street Naming Committee’s list of definitions to find out more.

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Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.