How to find a study spot using Google Maps

# How to find a study spot using Google Maps<br><br>1. Once you have installed or gotten access to Google Maps, open and begin typing in a search query in the top most portion of the window.<br> <br> You can search for:<br> - Library<br> - Coffee Shops<br> - Bookstores<br> - Banks<br><br> Tips: If you search for a specific bank, most of them have a sitting area that is perfect for studying, especially if you need to be in a quiet space. Additionally, since it is a bank, there are usually cameras so you are much safer than you would be at a park.<br><br>2. After you do the search, it will bring you to a results area listing and the map will zoom to the current location and show you where all of these store types are near you.<br><br> On the list, click on the three dots on the right and tab to the “Open hours” tab. Google will then show you when they are open. If you are looking for a study spot later in the day, just click on the “Later today” button to find out if the store will be open. If it is not, you can click on the “Later this week” button to check if it will be open for the rest of the week.<br><br>3. After you have searched and found a specific random Starbucks, you can zoom in to find out where they are located in the building. You can use street view to actually see if other stores in the same building are a good study spot. Just click and drag the little man from the bottom right into the area that you want to see.<br><br>4. If a place does not have their hours listed, you can click the “Call” button to call them directly.<br><br>5. If a store has a website listed, you can check their website to see if they have any study tables and chairs. <br> <br> You can do this by scrolling through their gallery photos and see if there are any photos of seating areas. <br> <br> If they have a “Locations” tab or a tab that will take you to other branches, that should take you to a page that lists all of their branches which may include a gallery of photos.