Find places in Maps on iPad

Use the Maps app to find attractions, services, and more.

If you install apps that have map extensions, you may be able to do things like make a reservation at a restaurant and order a ridesharing vehicle to take you there. Visit the App Store to find apps that work with Maps.

Search for a place

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Show me the Golden Gate Bridge.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Or you can tap the search field, then begin typing.

You can search in different ways. For example:

Intersection (“8th and Market”)
Area (“Greenwich Village”)
Landmark (“Guggenheim”)
Zip code (“60622”)
Business (“movies,” “restaurants San Francisco CA,” “Apple Inc New York”)

To see all results, swipe up on the search card.

Note: If you see an information card instead of the search field, tap in the top right of the information card.

Find nearby attractions, services, and more

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Find a gas station” or “Find coffee near me.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Or you can tap the search field, tap a category such as Groceries or Hotels, then do any of the following:

See all results for the category: Swipe up on the information card.
Change the search area: Drag the map to another area or zoom in or out, then tap Search Here near the top of the screen.
See more information about a result: Tap the item on the information card.

A list of services appears below the search field on the left side of the screen. The services are Restaurants, Gas Stations, Coffee, Hotels, Bars, Fast Food, Groceries, Shopping Centers, Banks & ATMs, and Charging Stations.

Tip: Use the Maps Nearby widget to quickly find nearby attractions and services. See Add and organize Today View widgets.

Nearby suggestions are not available in all regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

Find your way around an airport, transit station, or shopping mall

Do one of the following:
- When you’re at the location: Open Maps, tap to show your current location, then tap Look Inside—or zoom in, then tap the Browse button in the upper right.
- Before you get to the location: Search for the location in Maps or drag the map to show the location. Zoom in, then tap the Browse button.
To find nearby services, tap a category (like Food, Restrooms, or Gates) on the information card, then swipe up to see all results, listed alphabetically.
To see more information about a result, tap it.
To see a map of a different floor, tap the button showing the floor level (zoom in if you don’t see the button).

An indoor map of an airport terminal. The map shows businesses and boarding gates. On the left side of the screen, a card identifies gates at Terminal 4.

Note: Indoor maps for airports, transit stations, and shopping malls are not available in all regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

Quickly find or delete recently viewed places

To see a list of recently viewed places, swipe down from the bottom of the search card.

To delete an item from the list, swipe the item left. Or tap See All directly above the list, then do one of the following:

Delete a group: Tap Clear above the group.
Delete a single item: Swipe the item left.

iPad User Guide

Find places in Maps on iPad

Search for a place

Find nearby attractions, services, and more

Find your way around an airport, transit station, or shopping mall

Quickly find or delete recently viewed places