javascriptgoogle-mapspoint-of-interest

Turn off Google Maps local points


I currently have a webapp which draws points of interest using the maps api, however I have noticed a small annoyance which I would like to turn off if possible.

Right now when the google map is loaded, it will show points of interest and local business (city hall, pizza hut, etc...). I don't mind the wording showing up labelling them, but I do not want these points clickable, as if often happens that people using touchscreens hit these points accidentally

Is there a way to turn this feature off?


Solution

  • You can turn them off using map Styling. The specific style would be

    [
      {
        featureType: "poi",
        stylers: [
          { visibility: "off" }
        ]
      }
    ]