Overview

Due to the limited adoption of this beta feature, Local Context Library, Maps JavaScript API is deprecated as of v3.52.2. Local Context Library will continue to work until further notice, but we do not recommend adding it to new projects.

If you are interested in building a Local Context Library-like experience yourself, we suggest that you check out the "Neighborhood Discovery" solution in Quick Builder or use the Places Library, Maps JavaScript API. Code samples and codelabs for the Places Library can help you.

This product or feature is in Beta (pre-GA). Pre-GA products and features might have limited support, and changes to pre-GA products and features might not be compatible with other pre-GA versions. Pre-GA Offerings are covered by the Google Maps Platform Service Specific Terms. For more information, see the launch stage descriptions.

The Local Context Library, Maps JavaScript API is a simple and flexible UI widget that shows users key places of interest near a location that you specify. The Local Context Library consists of an interactive map with a side panel containing a place chooser consisting of a gallery of photos. You can filter the list of places based on type, provide walking directions, and customize the visual appearance of the widget.

When the Local Context Library loads, the map is populated with markers for the nearby places, and the place chooser displays a photo for each place. When a user clicks a marker or place photo, the Local Context Library displays more information about the selected place.

The following example shows the basic Local Context Library map with no customization:

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