Google Local "Places" Results API
The Google Local "Places" Results API allows a user to scrape the results of Google Places search. SerpApi is able to make sense of this information and extract ads, local_results and discover_more_places result blocks. Each of this result blocks could contain title, reviews, ratings, price, type, address, description, review, hours, thumbnail, gps_coordinates, place_id (ludocid and lsig parameters), links and more.
To scrape Google Local "Places" results with SerpApi, create a search with these parameters:
API Examples
API Parameters
tbm
Required
Parameter must be set to lcl. (I.e., tbm=lcl)
Results for: stores
This kind of results are usualy seen when you search for stores or retail chains (e.g. "McDonald's", "Walmart", "Costco", etc.).
{
...
"local_results": [
{
"position": 1,
"title": "McDonald's",
"place_id": "2142927458143177356",
"lsig": "AB86z5W5r155sIcs3jqfYkm9Y8Fp",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5W5r155sIcs3jqfYkm9Y8Fp&ludocid=2142927458143177356&q=McDonald%27s&tbm=lcl&token=16c37bb72affc4f2",
"address": "Austin, TX",
"phone": "(512) 442-0412",
"hours": "Open ⋅ Closes 12AM",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.260337999999994,
"longitude": -97.7581347
},
"links": {
"website": "https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/location/TX/AUSTIN/1209-BARTON-SPRINGS/4941.html?cid=RF:YXT:GMB::Clicks",
"directions": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//McDonald's,+1209+Barton+Springs+Rd,+Austin,+TX+78704/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x8644b51bd54fc423:0x1dbd352b620e0a8c?sa=X&hl=en"
}
},
{
"position": 2,
"title": "McDonald's",
"place_id": "9805384691487752421",
"lsig": "AB86z5VyxFwo5fQ1DvfVdezN7KgH",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5VyxFwo5fQ1DvfVdezN7KgH&ludocid=9805384691487752421&q=McDonald%27s&tbm=lcl&token=c6e64d6f4e535e32",
"address": "Austin, TX",
"phone": "(512) 926-1234",
"hours": "Open 24 hours",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.2723144,
"longitude": -97.69689249999999
},
"links": {
"website": "https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/location/TX/AUSTIN/1143-12-AIRPORT-BLVD/11150.html?cid=RF:YXT:GMB::Clicks",
"directions": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//McDonald's,+1143+1+2+Airport+Blvd,+Austin,+TX+78721/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x8644b6760cfcb3c7:0x8813b96cfe2e40e5?sa=X&hl=en"
}
},
{
"position": 3,
"title": "McDonald's",
"place_id": "16621589155332527133",
"lsig": "AB86z5Vz8AUqEhQ-Xm24BLlm6NAS",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5Vz8AUqEhQ-Xm24BLlm6NAS&ludocid=16621589155332527133&q=McDonald%27s&tbm=lcl&token=ea75103f26ab87a7",
"address": "Austin, TX",
"phone": "(512) 444-9229",
"hours": "Open 24 hours",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.235705499999998,
"longitude": -97.7241141
},
"links": {
"delivery": "https://orderfood.google.com/chooseprovider?restaurantId=/g/1tdlc31t&hl=en-US&gei=mzOwXZD-NsnJwQLBhJjQCw&utm_source=search_restaurant_list&authuser=-1&fo_s=OA,AH&fo_m=CDoIOQgxCDAILwg7CCAIOAgqCCsIKAgYCCcIKQgPCBMICwgsCAwIEQgKCC0IFAgSCC4ICAgQCB4IHQgmCAMIAgg_CDIIPggzCCUIPAg9CDcIIggkCDYINAg1CCM%3D",
"website": "https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/location/TX/AUSTIN/2426-E-RIVERSIDE/10919.html?cid=RF:YXT:GMB::Clicks",
"directions": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//McDonald's,+2426+E+Riverside+Dr,+Austin,+TX+78741/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x8644b44140af8311:0xe6abbf459614941d?sa=X&hl=en"
}
},
...
...
}
Results for: products
This kind of results are usualy seen when you search for a product (e.g. "Coffee", "Pizza", "barbeque", etc.) or places that fall under certain categories (e.g. "Romantic Restaurants", "Outdoor Bars", "Best Breakfasts", etc.).
{
...
"local_results": [
{
"position": 1,
"title": "The Onion",
"place_id": "12932225639602287481",
"lsig": "AB86z5W7dGwuI8I2AaSCdH_lrZ86",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5W7dGwuI8I2AaSCdH_lrZ86&ludocid=12932225639602287481&q=pizza&tbm=lcl",
"rating": 4.1,
"reviews": 211,
"price": "$",
"type": "Pizza",
"address": "408 Brazos St",
"hours": "Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM",
"description": "Unassuming, late-night source for basic pies, pizza rolls & calzones in compact quarters.",
"thumbnail": "<URL to image>",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.266487799999997,
"longitude": -97.74212949999999
},
"service_options": {
"dine_in": false,
"takeout": true,
"delivery": true
}
},
{
"position": 2,
"title": "The Backspace",
"place_id": "12251292710800551076",
"lsig": "AB86z5Wy5pFXdSXbp0m23A7ps9qP",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5Wy5pFXdSXbp0m23A7ps9qP&ludocid=12251292710800551076&q=pizza&tbm=lcl",
"rating": 4.5,
"reviews": 448,
"price": "$$",
"type": "Pizza",
"address": "507 San Jacinto Blvd",
"hours": "Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM",
"description": "Thin-crust pies, small plates & beer/wine plus half-price deals during happy hour.",
"thumbnail": "<URL to image>",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.266487799999997,
"longitude": -97.74212949999999
},
"service_options": {
"dine_in": false,
"takeout": true,
"delivery": false
}
},
{
"position": 3,
"title": "Roppolo’s Pizzeria",
"place_id": "14363647147486768618",
"lsig": "AB86z5W5p9_ndTaOi9QltGz45C_4",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5W5p9_ndTaOi9QltGz45C_4&ludocid=14363647147486768618&q=pizza&tbm=lcl",
"rating": 4.3,
"reviews": 676,
"price": "$",
"type": "Pizza",
"address": "316 E 6th St",
"hours": "Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM",
"description": "An assortment of pies (gluten-free available), panini & salads with a few wine & beer options.",
"thumbnail": "<URL to image>",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.266487799999997,
"longitude": -97.74212949999999
},
"service_options": {
"dine_in": false,
"takeout": true
}
},
...
],
"discover_more_places": [
{
"title": "Takeout",
"link": "https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=lcl&q=takeout+food&rflfq=1&num=10&uule=w+CAQQCFISCS8DzKCZtUSGEXrVadRLRptd&lsspp=CThO6ow1fVPD&rlt=Takeout&owsq=pizza&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwii-6mvzIjqAhVJRDABHe88AmUQ9s8CMAV6BAgAEAM",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&q=Takeout&tbm=lcl&uule=w%2BCAQQCFISCS8DzKCZtUSGEXrVadRLRptd",
"thumbnail": "<URL to image>"
},
{
"title": "Delivery",
"link": "https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=lcl&q=Delivery+Food&rflfq=1&num=10&uule=w+CAQQCFISCS8DzKCZtUSGEXrVadRLRptd&lsspp=&rlt=Delivery&owsq=pizza&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwii-6mvzIjqAhVJRDABHe88AmUQ9s8CMAZ6BAgAEAU",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&q=Delivery&tbm=lcl&uule=w%2BCAQQCFISCS8DzKCZtUSGEXrVadRLRptd",
"thumbnail": "<URL to image>"
},
...
],
...
}
Results for: specific place
This kind of results are obtained by providing
In the example below, by providing the
place_id (ludocid) parameter of the specific place. This parameter is available as part of the SerpApi Local Pack API and Places Results API.In the example below, by providing the
place_id (ludocid=1101873355030580567) as part of the SerpApi search, we are geting only the specific Domino's Pizza resturant.
{
...
"ads": [
{
"position": 1,
"title": "Domino's Pizza",
"place_id": "1101873355030580567",
"lsig": "AB86z5W4Sct0nI6RGlxvSmYe8gtC",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5W4Sct0nI6RGlxvSmYe8gtC&ludocid=1101873355030580567&q=pizza&tbm=lcl&token=a9696c4b992587cd",
"rating": 3.4,
"reviews": 73,
"price": "$",
"type": "Pizza delivery",
"address": "3701 Guadalupe St",
"phone": "(512) 580-6488",
"hours": "Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.302094,
"longitude": -97.738188
},
"links": {
"website": "https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiHrcDrpLLlAhULboYKHQDVBncYABAAGgJ2dQ&sig=AOD64_3Dq_lTqO_MdrmtahxhZyoi9G7Vyw&q=&ctype=99&ved=0ahUKEwj4x7rrpLLlAhUjzlkKHQ5mAs4QhKwBCB8&adurl=",
"directions": "https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiHrcDrpLLlAhULboYKHQDVBncYABABGgJ2dQ&sig=AOD64_0i0x-t8WjsqlVJA2v6lJAGYxlFxg&adurl=&ctype=50&q="
}
}
],
"local_results": [
{
"position": 1,
"title": "Domino's Pizza",
"place_id": "1101873355030580567",
"lsig": "AB86z5W4Sct0nI6RGlxvSmYe8gtC",
"place_id_search": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=austin%2C+texas%2C+united+states&lsig=AB86z5W4Sct0nI6RGlxvSmYe8gtC&ludocid=1101873355030580567&q=pizza&tbm=lcl&token=a9696c4b992587cd",
"rating": 3.4,
"reviews": 74,
"price": "$",
"address": "3701 Guadalupe St",
"phone": "(512) 580-6488",
"hours": "Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM",
"description": "Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.",
"gps_coordinates": {
"latitude": 30.302094,
"longitude": -97.738188
},
"links": {
"website": "https://www.dominos.com/en/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=loclist&utm_campaign=localmaps",
"directions": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Domino's+Pizza,+3701+Guadalupe+St,+Austin,+TX+78705/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x8644ca7ee29673cd:0xf4aa3fa7a10cd57?sa=X&hl=en"
}
}
]
...
}