iOS 12

Find places in Maps on iPad

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

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.

A 3D satellite map of the area around the Golden Gate Bridge. Among the items identified is the Golden Gate Bridge in the center and San Francisco Bay to its left. Controls appear in the upper right, and a weather icon with a temperature reading and an air quality index appears in the lower right.

Search for a location

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

Without asking Siri, you can also tap the search field, then begin typing the location.

You can search for a location 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. To see more information about a location, tap it. To get a driving, transit, or walking route, tap Directions in the info display for the location.

To get a route to a location, tap Directions. See Find routes in Maps on iPad.

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.

Without asking Siri, you can also tap the search field, then tap a category such as Food or Shopping.

Buttons for eight services appear below the search field on the left side of the screen. The buttons in the top row are labeled Food, Drinks, Shopping, and Travel. The buttons in the bottom row are labeled Services, Fun, Health, and Transport.

To see all results, swipe up. To see more information about a result, tap it. To get a driving, transit, or walking route, tap Directions in the info display for the result.

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

Change the nearby search area

If you search for nearby attractions, services, and products, you can change the search area.

Drag the map to another area or zoom in or out, then tap Search Here near the top or bottom of the screen (depending on screen size and orientation).

Find your way around an airport or shopping mall

When you’re at the airport or shopping mall, open Maps.
Tap to show your current location.
Tap Look Inside.
To find nearby services, tap a category (like Food, Restrooms, or Clothes) on the left, 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).