Google Places API

Google Places API provides comprehensive access to location data including business information, reviews, photos, and geospatial details. The API (New) version uses API key or OAuth 2.0 authentication with field masks to control data retrieval and costs.

Offers multiple endpoints including Place Search, Place Details, Autocomplete, Nearby Search, and Place Photos. Supports text search, nearby location queries, and autocomplete features with session tokens for cost optimization. Rich place data includes operating hours, ratings, reviews, contact information, and high-quality photos.

Official client libraries for Java, Go, Node.js, Python, and .NET with Application Default Credentials (ADC) support. Pay-as-you-go pricing with $200 monthly credit. Tiered pricing based on data fields requested (Basic, Contact, Atmosphere). Rate limiting per API method per project.

Ideal for location-based services, restaurant finders, mapping applications, real estate platforms, and any application requiring detailed place information. Production and sandbox environments available.