Google Places Toolkit
Endpoints | Endpoint | Description | |------------------------|-------------------------------| | 🔍 /nearby | Find places near coordinates | | 📝 /search | Natural language place search | | 🎯 /find | Find specific place by name | | 📍 /details | Full place information | | 📸 /photos/image | Place photos (proxied) | | ⌨️ /autocomplete | Place name suggestions | | 🔎 /query-autocomplete | Search query…
Google Places Toolkit endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Search | ||
| GET |
textSearch /search |
Search for places using natural language queries like "best sushi in San Francisco" or "coffee shops open late". |
| GET |
findPlace /find |
Find a specific place by name or phone number. |
| GET |
nearbySearch /nearby |
Find places within a specified radius of a location. Perfect for "restaurants near me" features. |
| Details | ||
| GET |
getPlaceDetails /details |
Get comprehensive details about a place including hours, contact info, ratings, and photos. |
| Photos | ||
| GET |
getPhotoImage /photos/image |
Get the actual photo image binary. Returns JPEG or PNG. Use this URL directly in img tags. |
| Autocomplete | ||
| GET |
placeAutocomplete /autocomplete |
Get place name suggestions as user types. |
| GET |
queryAutocomplete /query-autocomplete |
Get search query suggestions (not just place names). |
| Health | ||
| GET |
getApiInfo / |
Get API information and available endpoints. |
| GET |
healthCheck /health |
Check service status and cache statistics. |
Google Places Toolkit pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC | Free | 2 / second |
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| PRO | $8.99 / month | 8 / second |
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| ULTRA Recommended | $25.99 / month | 15 / second |
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| MEGA | $259 / month | 75 / second |
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