Use Google Maps Grounding for Precise Local Planning
Enable Maps grounding to generate accurate, location-based itineraries and business lists.
Use Gemini's built-in Google Maps tool to find specific places, get directions, and verify local context instead of just relying on the model's training data.
The Scenario
You are organizing an off-site team dinner in an unfamiliar city and need a list of vetted restaurants near your hotel that are open late.
Before & after
Manually searching for restaurants, checking opening hours on Maps, and copy-pasting addresses into a list takes 15–20 minutes.
With Gemini's Maps grounding, the AI instantly pulls real-time business names, addresses, and route details. This reduces the process to 1–2 minutes.
The Prompt
I am planning a business dinner in [CITY]. Find 3 highly-rated [CUISINE] restaurants near [STREET/AREA] that are open after 8 PM. Provide their addresses and a brief summary of why they fit a professional setting.
Leverage the specific Google Maps grounding tool via the Gemini API or Apps to build location-aware responses that are factually accurate regarding the physical world.
Source
Release notes | Gemini API | Google AI for Developers"provide rich local context... Planning travel itineraries with multiple stops - Finding local businesses based on user criteria"