Google Maps Street View

Street View, the basics

What is Street View?

Street View takes Google Maps to a new level, allowing you to visually explore and navigate a neighborhood through panoramic street-level photographs.

What can I use Street View for?

Street View has a variety of practical uses. Using Street View you can easily find the exact location for your crucial meeting or the nearest coffee shop, plan a restaurant venue to meet friends for dinner, or find the best viewing spot for a marathon or parade. Street View is integrated with the driving directions from Google Maps, so you can also preview your route to get there.

If you are moving or re-locating, you can save time by exploring properties and their surrounding area in advance. If you are planning a trip, Street View allows you to check out a hotel or vacation spot before you book, and to explore different travel destinations around the world.

Cool, how can I check it out?

Street View is currently available in most major metropolitan regions in the United States, as well as other regions throughout the world. Start by going to maps.google.com. In areas where Street View is available, you can access it by zooming into the lowest level on Google Maps, or by dragging the orange "Pegman" icon on the left-hand side of the map onto a street.