---
title: "Google Maps Handbook"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/google-maps-handbook/"
description: "With Events Calendar Pro, you will get the Map View and dedicated Venue pages, plus it also offers the ability to perform smart location-based searches when fil…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "The Events Calendar"
date: "2024-06-11"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Google Maps Handbook

With [Events Calendar Pro](https://theeventscalendar.com/product/wordpress-events-calendar-pro/), you will get the Map View and dedicated [Venue page](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/venues-organizers/)s, plus it also offers the ability to perform smart location-based searches when filtering calendar events. A lot of this is powered by Google Maps and its API. This handbook aims to collect all the related information.

Introduction

- [Using The Events Calendar Location Search](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/calendar-location-search/)

Setting up an API key

- [Creating a Google Maps API Key for The Events Calendar](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/google-maps-api/)

Tweaks

- [Customizing Google Maps](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/customize-google-maps/)

Troubleshooting

- [Troubleshooting Google Maps](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/the-events-calendar/troubleshoot-google-maps/)