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Google Maps is available on both computers and mobile devices. To access Google Maps on a computer, visit https://www.google.com/maps google.com/maps in a web browser. On mobile phones and tablets, tap the Google Maps icon on your home screen or Apps menu. It has an icon with a red, green, blue, and yellow map marker. Google Maps works best if you have locations turned on. You can turn on locations in the Settings menu on iPhone and iPad. To turn on locations on Android, swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Then tap the "Locations" icon that resembles a map marker. Locations are not available when using Google Maps on a desktop browser. The tabs below the search bar allow you to search for different types of services near your location. Tap one of the tabs to view a list of nearby services. Swipe left on the tabs to view more options. Options include, Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Gas, Attractions, Parks, and more. If the service type you are looking for isn't listed, tap More to view all options, or type the service you are looking for in the search bar. You can also type the name of a specific business chain (i.e. Starbucks, Walmart) in the search bar to view a list of businesses nearby. Once you tap one of the tabs, the tabs are replaced with tabs and drop-down menus that can be used to filter your search results. Tap one of the tabs or drop-down menus to filter your search results by Price, Open Now, Top rated, Visited, Haven't Visited, Good for Kids, and more. Some options, such as Restaurants have additional options, such as Cuisine, or the ability to take reservations. Business and landmarks are listed at the bottom of the screen or in the panel to the right when viewed on a web browser. Click or tap the name of a location to view information, such as the address, phone number, parking information, website, menu and prices (if applicable), and more. Click or tap the address to mark its location on the map. Click or tap Directions to get directions to the business. Click or tap Call or the business phone number to dial the business phone number in your smartphone call app. Click or tap Prices to view prices for service. Click or tap Menu to view a menu of food the business serves. Click or tap Reviews to see reviews of the business.
Open Google Maps. Select the type of location you're looking for. Use the tabs and drop-down menus to filter your search results. Click or tap a location.