Places & Search¶
We provide developers with robust tools to explore and integrate location-based search functionalities into their applications. These examples demonstrate how to perform text and address searches, discover nearby places, search along routes, and even access contextual information like weather forecasts and Wikipedia details.
Explore the examples below to learn how to enhance your applications with rich, dynamic place search capabilities and personalized location-based experiences.
Examples & Descriptions¶
Text Search
Description: Demonstrates how to perform a text-based search for places and display the results on a map.
Address Search
Description: Shows how to perform searches for specific addresses and render their locations on an interactive map.
Search Location
Description: Illustrates how to search for a specific location by name or coordinates and highlight it on the map.
Search by Category
Description: Demonstrates how to search for places based on categories such as restaurants, gas stations, or landmarks.
What is Nearby
Description: Shows how to find nearby places of interest based on the user’s current location or a specified point.
Save Favorites
Description: Demonstrates how to allow users to save their favorite places for quick access and reuse.
Search Along Route
Description: Shows how to search for places along a specified route, such as finding rest stops or attractions.
Location Wikipedia
Description: Illustrates how to fetch and display Wikipedia entries for specific locations to provide contextual information.
Display Cursor Street Name
Description: Demonstrates how to show the street name beneath the cursor as it moves across the map.
Weather Forecast
Description: Shows how to retrieve and display weather forecasts for a given location to enhance map-based applications.