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Google Local API

GET   /api/v1/search?engine=google_local

Google Local API provides access to local business results that appear in Google Search. It returns detailed information about local businesses including their position in local results, business name, rating, reviews count, place ID, address, and opening hours. This is distinct from Google Maps API and focuses on the local pack/local finder results.

API Parameters

Search Query

  • Name
    q
    Required
    Required
    Description

    Parameter defines the query you want to search for local businesses. Examples include:

    • Business type: pizza, coffee shops, dentist
    • Business type + location: pizza in Austin, TX
    • Specific business: Starbucks near me

Device

  • Name
    device
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    The default parameter desktop defines the search on a desktop device. The mobile parameter defines the search on a mobile device. The tablet parameter defines the search on a tablet device.

Geographic Location

  • Name
    location
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    Parameter defines the geographic location for the search. For exact targeting or to see all available options, check out the Locations API. If multiple locations match your input, the most popular one will be selected.

  • Name
    uule
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    Parameter sets the exact Google-encoded location for the search. uule and location cannot be used at the same time. SearchApi builds it for you when you use the location parameter, but you can provide your own if you want precise control.

Localization

  • Name
    google_domain
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    The default parameter google.com defines the Google domain of the search. Check the full list of supported Google google_domain domains.

  • Name
    gl
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    The default parameter us defines the country of the search. Check the full list of supported Google gl countries.

  • Name
    hl
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    The default parameter en defines the interface language of the search. Check the full list of supported Google hl languages.

Pagination

  • Name
    page
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    Parameter defines the page number of results. Each page returns up to 20 local results.

Engine

  • Name
    engine
    Required
    Required
    Description

    Parameter defines an engine that will be used to retrieve real-time data. It must be set to google_local.

API key

  • Name
    api_key
    Required
    Required
    Description

    The api_key authenticates your requests. Use it as a query parameter (https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY) or in the Authorization header (Bearer YOUR_API_KEY).

Zero Data Retention

  • Name
    zero_retention
    Enterprise Only
    Enterprise Only
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    Set this parameter to true to disable all logging and persistent storage. No request parameters, HTML, or JSON responses are stored or logged. Suitable for high-compliance use cases. Debugging and support may be limited while enabled.

API Examples

Default Layout

Default Layout
GET
https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search?engine=google_local&q=coffee+shops
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "google_local",
  "q": "coffee shops"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_lLDb6vP7p7aJuP5oA5jqWZw2",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-01-18T20:19:27Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.02,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.01,
    "total_time_taken": 1.03,
    "request_url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=coffee+shops&oq=coffee+shops&gl=us&hl=en&udm=1",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_lLDb6vP7p7aJuP5oA5jqWZw2.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_lLDb6vP7p7aJuP5oA5jqWZw2"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "google_local",
    "q": "coffee shops",
    "device": "desktop",
    "google_domain": "google.com",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Zaman Coffee House",
      "ludocid": "7001395958270377049",
      "rating": 4.9,
      "reviews": 1100.0,
      "price": "$10–20",
      "extracted_price": {
        "min": 10,
        "max": 20
      },
      "comment": "\"Staff is friendly, coffee was amazing, and the environment was amazing!\"",
      "extensions": ["4.9(1.1K)", "$10–20", "Coffee shop", "Syracuse, NY"],
      "image": "data:image/jpeg;base64,..."
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Order Layout

Order Layout
GET
https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search?engine=google_local&q=Domino%27s+pizza
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "google_local",
  "q": "Domino's pizza"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_875nmM02pVWXiOPgwE4z1YxX",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-01-18T20:20:04Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.34,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.01,
    "total_time_taken": 1.35,
    "request_url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Dominos+pizza&oq=Dominos+pizza&gl=us&hl=en&udm=1",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_875nmM02pVWXiOPgwE4z1YxX.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_875nmM02pVWXiOPgwE4z1YxX"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "google_local",
    "q": "Dominos pizza",
    "device": "desktop",
    "google_domain": "google.com",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Domino's Pizza",
      "ludocid": "8678691623268115296",
      "comment": "\"Food was hot and fresh, delivered without any issues.\"",
      "order": "https://www.google.com/viewer/chooseprovider?mid=/g/1th5cz9h&g2lbs=AIBNGdVxYZcNMS9OHVAS2ngkUtcnDbs0PSv7SX225fGiV3V9qbBilxEs6SUOXPLq-23LU4T-PaTgGbJHGZZ_kqBGklFOc0mmMQ%3D%3D&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&fo_m=MfohQo559jFvMUOzJVpjPL1YMfZ3bInYwBDuMfaXTPp5KXh-&utm_source=chain-result&gei=eEBtadLBAb2vqtsP8ZeZsQ0&ei=eEBtadLBAb2vqtsP8ZeZsQ0&fo_s=OA,SOE&opi=89978449&ebb=1&foub=mcpp",
      "website": "https://www.dominos.com/en/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=loclist&utm_campaign=localmaps_menutest",
      "direction": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Domino's+Pizza,+23780+A+Loop+494,+Porter,+TX+77365/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x86474d81c49ff57d:0x7870e80cb80de360?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjS3d3n9JWSAxW9l2oFHfFLJtYQ48ADegQIIRAA&hl=en&gl=us",
      "extensions": [
        "23780 A Loop 494",
        "(281) 354-1213",
        "Open",
        "Closes 12 AM"
      ]
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Hotels Layout

Hotels Layout
GET
https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search?engine=google_local&q=Hotels+in+Nevada
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "google_local",
  "q": "Hotels in Nevada"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_9jGd7bMw38EDubapmJ8v5YAR",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-01-18T20:20:11Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.87,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.04,
    "total_time_taken": 1.91,
    "request_url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Hotels+in+Nevada&oq=Hotels+in+Nevada&gl=us&hl=en&udm=1",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_9jGd7bMw38EDubapmJ8v5YAR.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_9jGd7bMw38EDubapmJ8v5YAR"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "google_local",
    "q": "Hotels in Nevada",
    "device": "desktop",
    "google_domain": "google.com",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower",
      "link": "https://www.google.com/travel/search?g2lb=4965990,72471280,72560029,72573224,72647020,72686036,72803964,72882230,72958624,73059275,73064764,73107089,73192290&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&q=Hotels+in+Nevada&ts=CAEaHBIaEhQKBwjqDxABGBYSBwjqDxABGBcYATICEAAqBwoFOgNVU0Q&qs=CAEyE0Nnb0loNURDcnVLanpNOGJFQUU4CkIJER5lPCcDMIeEWkoySKoBRRABKgoiBmhvdGVscygAMh8QASIbBqEAOhA8_aLLmqrEy7OQ2_tG63Zpc--CyTU7MhQQAiIQaG90ZWxzIGluIG5ldmFkYQ&ap=aAG6AQhvdmVydmlldw&ictx=111&ved=1t:196188",
      "rating": 4.0,
      "reviews": 63000,
      "price": "$84",
      "extracted_price": 84,
      "hotel_class": "3-star hotel",
      "extracted_hotel_class": 3,
      "amenities": ["Pool", "Hot tub"],
      "description": "Casino hotel with sky-high attractions",
      "images": ["data:image/jpeg;base64,...", "..."]
    },
    ...
  ]
}

Mobile Layout

Mobile Layout
GET
https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search?device=mobile&engine=google_local&q=hamburguer
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.org/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "google_local",
  "q": "hamburguer",
  "device": "mobile"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_rWMBG04LgyPXTKxpb6NQzqD7",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-01-18T20:20:17Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.71,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.09,
    "total_time_taken": 1.8,
    "request_url": "https://www.google.com/search?q=hamburguer&oq=hamburguer&gl=us&hl=en&udm=1",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_rWMBG04LgyPXTKxpb6NQzqD7.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_rWMBG04LgyPXTKxpb6NQzqD7"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "google_local",
    "q": "hamburguer",
    "device": "mobile",
    "google_domain": "google.com",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "7th Street Burger",
      "ludocid": "4204376008827803126",
      "mid": "/g/11k57hb_zf",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "reviews": 1700.0,
      "price": "$10–20",
      "extracted_price": {
        "min": 10,
        "max": 20
      },
      "comment": "⁦Menu highlight: ⁩⁦hamburguer⁩",
      "website": "https://locations.7thstreetburger.com/locations/ny/new-york/485-7th-ave",
      "direction": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//485+7th+Ave,+New+York,+NY+10018+@40.752536,-73.989276/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c259b1def79d41:0x3a58f1b44c5b15f6!11m1!4b1?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-gtns9JWSAxVdh68BHfEELqcQlDt6BAgUEAA#Intent;scheme=http;package=com.google.android.apps.maps;S.browser_fallback_url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir//485%2B7th%2BAve,%2BNew%2BYork,%2BNY%2B10018%2B@40.752536,-73.989276/data%3D!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x89c259b1def79d41:0x3a58f1b44c5b15f6!11m1!4b1%3Fentry%3Ds&sa%3DX&ved%3D2ahUKEwi-gtns9JWSAxVdh68BHfEELqcQlDt6BAgUEAA;S.intent_description=485+7th+Ave%2C+New+York%2C+NY+10018;end",
      "phone": "+18772459364",
      "extensions": [
        "4.5(1.7K)",
        "$10–20",
        "Hamburger",
        "Open",
        "Closes 1 AM",
        "485 7th Ave"
      ],
      "images": ["data:image/jpeg;base64,...", "..."]
    },
    ...
  ]
}