How to Scrape Google Maps in Python?
Due to the various protections (ReCaptcha, dynamic content, IP checks, etc.) scraping of Google Maps in pure python is a challenging task even if you have experience in the field.
In this article, you will see how you can scrape Google Maps via browser emulation and Outscraper API.
Developing Google Maps Scraper and maintaining it might require a great amount of time and effort. Therefore, many engineering teams find it beneficial for them to focus on their main field and to use Outscraper Platform as a reliable source of data for their apps.
Outscraper API: https://outscraper.com/google-maps-api/
Scrape Google Places in Python
You can try scraping Google with pure python but within 10 requests you will see that your software is blocked. This happens since Google validates sessions and expects JavaScript to make some API calls in the background. Therefore, using browser emulation is required to prevent Google Maps from blocking our crawler. Additionally you can use proxies.
To get started with building the Google Maps Scraper with browser emulation please follow the steps described in this tutorial How to Scrape Google Maps With Python and Selenium.
Scrape Google Maps By Using SDK
1. You will need python3+ and this python package. Install the package by running the following command.
pip install google-services-api2. Get your API key from the profile page.
3. Import the package and initialize it with the key. Specify queries to run the search like this “Restaurants near Los Angeles, USA”. Use countries and cities inside each query.
from outscraper import ApiClient
api_cliet = ApiClient(api_key='KEY_FROM_OUTSCRAPER')
response = api_cliet.google_maps_search(
'Restaurants near Los Angeles, USA',
language='en',
region='es',
limit=100
)4. Wait a few seconds till the data will be fetched.
from outscraper import ApiClient
[
{
"name": "Sushi Gen",
"full_address": "422 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012",
"borough": "Little Tokyo",
"street": "422 E 2nd St",
"city": "Los Angeles",
"postal_code": "90012",
"country_code": "US",
"country": "United States of America",
"us_state": "California",
"state": "California",
"plus_code": null,
"latitude": 34.0466917,
"longitude": -118.2385444,
"time_zone": "America/Los_Angeles",
"site": "http://www.sushigen-dtla.com/",
"phone": "+1 213-617-0552",
"type": "Sushi restaurant",
"subtypes": "Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant",
"posts": null,
"rating": 4.6,
"reviews": 1244,
"reviews_data": null,
"photos_count": 1261,
"google_id": "0x80c2c63850150b9d:0x96cdcf9a38a24170",
"place_id": "ChIJnQsVUDjGwoARcEGiOJrPzZY",
"reviews_link": "https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJnQsVUDjGwoARcEGiOJrPzZY&q=Restaurants+near+Los+Angeles,+USA&authuser=0&hl=en&gl=US",
"reviews_id": "-7580174336512605840",
"photo": "https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMtt0bMtJTF1bDTZ2tbXuWXtZTNWmvjJUu3ejKy",
"working_hours_old_format": "Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM | Wednesday: 11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM | Thursday: 11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM | Friday: 11AM\u20132PM,5\u20138PM | Saturday: 4\u20138PM | Sunday: Closed",
"working_hours": {
"Monday": "Closed",
"Tuesday": "11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM",
"Wednesday": "11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM",
"Thursday": "11AM\u20132PM,5\u20137:30PM",
"Friday": "11AM\u20132PM,5\u20138PM",
"Saturday": "4\u20138PM",
"Sunday": "Closed"
},
"business_status": "OPERATIONAL",
"about": {
"Service options": {
"Takeout": true,
"Delivery": false
},
"Health & safety": {
"Mask required": true
},
"Highlights": {
"Great tea selection": true
},
"Popular for": {
"Lunch": true,
"Dinner": true,
"Solo dining": true
},
"Accessibility": {
"Wheelchair accessible entrance": true
},
"Offerings": {
"Healthy options": true,
"Small plates": true
},
"Dining options": {
"Dessert": true
},
"Amenities": {
"High chairs": true
},
"Atmosphere": {
"Casual": true,
"Cozy": true
},
"Crowd": {
"Groups": true,
"Tourists": true
},
"Planning": {
"Dinner reservations recommended": true,
"Accepts reservations": true,
"Usually a wait": true
}
},
"range": "$$$",
"reviews_per_score": {
"1": 25,
"2": 14,
"3": 52,
"4": 291,
"5": 862
},
"reserving_table_link": null,
"booking_appointment_link": null,
"owner_id": "100930306416993024046",
"verified": true,
"owner_title": "Sushi Gen",
"owner_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100930306416993024046",
"location_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sushi+Gen/@34.0466917,-118.2385444,14z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sSushi+Gen!3m4!1s0x80c2c63850150b9d:0x96cdcf9a38a24170!8m2!3d34.0466917!4d-118.2385444"
},
{
"name": "Water Grill",
"full_address": "544 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071",
"borough": "Financial District",
"street": "544 S Grand Ave",
"city": "Los Angeles",
"postal_code": "90071",
"country_code": "US",
"country": "United States of America",
"us_state": "California",
"state": "California",
"plus_code": null,
"latitude": 34.0490403,
"longitude": -118.25470659999999,
"time_zone": "America/Los_Angeles",
"site": "https://www.watergrill.com/la",
"phone": "+1 213-891-0900",
"type": "Seafood restaurant",
"subtypes": "Seafood restaurant",
"posts": null,
"rating": 4.4,
"reviews": 1387,
"reviews_data": null,
"photos_count": 1429,
"google_id": "0x80c2c7b4901ce7c7:0x2ad996c9a82b097c",
"place_id": "ChIJx-cckLTHwoARfAkrqMmW2So",
"reviews_link": "https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJx-cckLTHwoARfAkrqMmW2So&q=Restaurants+near+Los+Angeles,+USA&authuser=0&hl=en&gl=US",
"reviews_id": "3087664812393171324",
"photo": "https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPX7-DP07mvQQSxDjDjuOVYj9HlQ2bvNJ_EEZYW",
"working_hours_old_format": "Monday: 11:30AM\u20139PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM\u20139PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM\u20139PM | Thursday: 11:30AM\u20139PM | Friday: 11:30AM\u201310PM | Saturday: 4\u201310PM | Sunday: 4\u20139PM",
"working_hours": {
"Monday": "11:30AM\u20139PM",
"Tuesday": "11:30AM\u20139PM",
"Wednesday": "11:30AM\u20139PM",
"Thursday": "11:30AM\u20139PM",
"Friday": "11:30AM\u201310PM",
"Saturday": "4\u201310PM",
"Sunday": "4\u20139PM"
},
"business_status": "OPERATIONAL",
"about": {
"Service options": {
"Takeout": true,
"Dine-in": true,
"Delivery": false
},
"Health & safety": {
"Mask required": true,
"Staff wear masks": true,
"Staff get temperature checks": true,
"Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits": true
},
"Highlights": {
"Great dessert": true
},
"Popular for": {
"Lunch": true,
"Dinner": true,
"Solo dining": true
},
"Accessibility": {
"Wheelchair accessible entrance": true,
"Wheelchair accessible seating": true
},
"Offerings": {
"Alcohol": true,
"Beer": true,
"Cocktails": true,
"Coffee": true,
"Hard liquor": true,
"Healthy options": true,
"Late-night food": true,
"Small plates": true,
"Vegetarian options": true,
"Wine": true
},
"Dining options": {
"Lunch": true,
"Dinner": true,
"Dessert": true,
"Seating": true
},
"Amenities": {
"Bar onsite": true,
"High chairs": true,
"Restroom": true,
"Wi-Fi": true
},
"Atmosphere": {
"Cozy": true,
"Romantic": true,
"Upscale": true
},
"Crowd": {
"Family-friendly": true,
"Groups": true,
"Tourists": true
},
"Planning": {
"Lunch reservations recommended": true,
"Dinner reservations recommended": true,
"Accepts reservations": true
}
},
"range": "$$$",
"reviews_per_score": {
"1": 27,
"2": 32,
"3": 97,
"4": 408,
"5": 823
},
"reserving_table_link": "https://www.watergrill.com/la#RESERVATIONS",
"booking_appointment_link": "https://www.watergrill.com/la#RESERVATIONS",
"owner_id": "116715188720123884576",
"verified": true,
"owner_title": "Water Grill",
"owner_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116715188720123884576",
"location_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Water+Grill/@34.0490403,-118.25470659999999,14z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sWater+Grill!3m4!1s0x80c2c7b4901ce7c7:0x2ad996c9a82b097c!8m2!3d34.0490403!4d-118.25470659999999"
},
...
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