Google Places

Utilities

Search nearby places with ratings and reviews

What You Can Do

  • Text search — Find places by name, type, or description
  • Filter results — Open now, minimum rating, price level (0=Free to 4=Very Expensive)
  • Location bias — Search near specific coordinates with radius in meters
  • Pagination — Browse through large result sets with page tokens
  • Resolve places — Convert place names to stable Google Place IDs
  • Detailed info — Full place data including reviews, hours, photos, contact info
  • JSON output — Structured data for integration with other tools

    • Try Asking

  • "Find coffee shops near me that are open now with 4+ stars"
  • "Search for restaurants within 1km of downtown"
  • "Get details and reviews for the Golden Gate Bridge"
  • "Find cheap eats (price level 0-1) in the area"
  • "Show me gyms with rating above 4.5 nearby"

    • Pro Tips

  • Requires GOOGLE_PLACES_API_KEY environment variable
  • Location bias dramatically improves result relevance — always specify when possible
  • Place IDs are stable identifiers even when names/addresses change
  • Use "open now" filter to avoid showing closed businesses
  • Price levels: 0=Free, 1=Inexpensive, 2=Moderate, 3=Expensive, 4=Very Expensive
  • Combine with weather skill for outing planning