Local Search
Local Search queries Google Maps to find businesses, restaurants, and services by name or location. Use text search for keyword-based discovery, nearby search to find places within a radius, or place details to get comprehensive information including hours, ratings, reviews, and amenities. Choose between partial ($0.02) and full ($0.05–$0.08) data tiers based on your needs.
Local Search helps you find businesses and services in any area using Google Maps APIs with flexible pricing tiers.
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Local Search helps you find businesses and services in any area using Google Maps APIs with flexible pricing tiers. Local Search queries Google Maps to find businesses, restaurants, and services by name or location. Use text search for keyword-based discovery, nearby search to find places within a radius, or place details to get comprehensive information including hours, ratings, reviews, and amenities. Choose between partial ($0.02) and full ($0.05–$0.08) data tiers based on your needs.
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- Local Search supports nearby search to find places within a specific geographic radius.
- Yes.
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What can Local Search help me find?
Local Search queries Google Maps to find businesses, restaurants, and services by name or location. You can discover amenities, shops, and facilities using text search for keyword-based discovery, nearby search to find places within a radius, or place details to get comprehensive information including hours, ratings, reviews, and amenities.
How do I search nearby results with Local Search?
Local Search supports nearby search to find places within a specific geographic radius. You can specify your current location or a target area, and Local Search will return matching businesses and services sorted by proximity. This makes it easy to locate nearby amenities and facilities without manual filtering.
Can I find local businesses by name or category?
Yes. Local Search offers text search for keyword-based discovery, allowing you to search for specific business names, service types, or categories. Combined with location filtering, you can narrow results to show only local or regional matches that meet your criteria.
What information does Local Search provide about places?
Local Search's place details feature delivers comprehensive information including business hours, customer ratings, reviews, amenities, and other key details. This helps you make informed decisions about which local services or businesses to visit.
What are the pricing tiers for Local Search?
Local Search offers two data tiers to match your needs. Partial data costs $0.02 per query, while full data ranges from $0.05–$0.08 per query depending on the detail level. Choose the tier that balances your budget with the information depth you require.
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