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.

Google redirect links

Google now serves some business links as encrypted redirects (https://www.google.com/goto?url=...), most often the website link on a local result. If you need the direct destination URL, add link=resolved and we resolve each redirect for you.

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.
Name

latitude

Required

Optional

Description

Latitude of the search location, in decimal degrees (-90 to 90). Use with longitude. Cannot be combined with location or uule.
Name

longitude

Required

Optional

Description

Longitude of the search location, in decimal degrees (-180 to 180). Use with latitude. Cannot be combined with location or uule.

Localization

Name

google_domain

Deprecated

Deprecated

Required

Optional

Description

As of Apr 15, 2025, Google began phasing out country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). Users using the search bar or visiting local domains like google.de or google.co.uk are now automatically redirected to google.com. For localized searches, use the gl (country), hl (language) or other localization parameters instead. Learn more in Google's official announcement. See the full list of supported Google 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. When latitude and longitude are used, gl is inferred from the coordinates, and coordinates in a country this engine does not support are rejected.
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.

Result Links

Name

link

Required

Optional

Description

Controls how business links are returned. By default (raw), a website or order link Google serves as an encrypted redirect (https://www.google.com/goto?url=...) is returned as-is. Set it to resolved to return the direct destination URL instead. Resolving follows each redirect, so it may add latency; a redirect that cannot be resolved stays as the redirect URL. Sponsored results in ads_results are never resolved. This applies to the desktop layout; on device=mobile these links come from a payload the parameter does not cover, so it has no effect there.

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

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",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Zaman Coffee House",
      "ludocid": "7001395958270377049",
      "place_id": "ChIJe8mBLmNYwokRXqV-M56HAHE",
      "data_id": "0x89c25863266ec97b:0x710087379e3fa55e",
      "kgmid": "/g/11t3lgz_8v",
      "rating": 4.9,
      "reviews": 1100.0,
      "price": "$10–20",
      "extracted_price": {
        "min": 10,
        "max": 20
      },
      "type": "Coffee shop",
      "address": "Syracuse, NY",
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 43.048122,
        "longitude": -76.147949
      },
      "comment": "\"Staff is friendly, coffee was amazing, and the environment was amazing!\"",
      "image": "data:image/jpeg;base64,..."
    },
    ...
  ]
}

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",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Domino's Pizza",
      "ludocid": "8678691623268115296",
      "place_id": "ChIJffWfxIFNdIYR4ONgC8DoeFg",
      "data_id": "0x86474d81c49ff57d:0x7870e80cb80de360",
      "kgmid": "/g/1th5cz9h",
      "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",
      "address": "23780 A Loop 494",
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 30.114086,
        "longitude": -95.170766
      },
      "phone": "(281) 354-1213",
      "extensions": [
        "Open",
        "Closes 12 AM"
      ]
    },
    ...
  ]
}

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",
    "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

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",
    "hl": "en",
    "gl": "us"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "7th Street Burger",
      "ludocid": "4204376008827803126",
      "place_id": "ChIJQZ33sLFZwokR9hVbTEjxWDo",
      "data_id": "0x89c259b1b0f79d41:0x3a58f1b44c5b15f6",
      "kgmid": "/g/11k57hb_zf",
      "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",
      "type": "Hamburger",
      "address": "485 7th Ave",
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 40.752536,
        "longitude": -73.989276
      },
      "extensions": [
        "Open",
        "Closes 1 AM"
      ],
      "images": ["data:image/jpeg;base64,...", "..."]
    },
    ...
  ]
}