A clean, mobile-first map search that overlays a persistent search bar and shows real-time place suggestions. Users can type a query, pick a suggestion, and the camera animates to the selected place with optional marker drop and details sheet. Built for speed, clarity, and low friction local discovery.

Functionality

• Live suggestions via Places Autocomplete (debounced input, session tokens).

• Tap a suggestion → animate camera, add/update marker, optional info card.

• Clear button, placeholder/hints, and keyboard return handling.

• Optional recent searches & cached results for snappy repeats.

• Configurable search scope (country/lat-lng bias), min chars, max results.

• Light/Dark map styles and themable search field.

• Graceful empty/error states and offline fallback messaging.

Use cases

• Location picker (ride-hailing, delivery, booking check-in).

• POI lookup in travel/hospitality apps.

• Store finder and “search this area” experiences.

• Event planners & real-estate search with quick map jumps.

Keywords Maps, Places Autocomplete, Geocoding, Map Search, Google Maps, Camera animate, Marker, Debounce, Session token, POI, Location picker, Mobile UX.