Another issue with Google Maps is it not showing Plus Codes for some locations that highlight the entire area. If you however place a pin on that location, it provides a Plus Code. Pretty stupid IMHO.

Also it is really, really hard to search for "Nearby" places. Have to do it through "Directions". Really bad UX.

You can put "... near <location>" at the end of your query to get nearby places. "... near me" also works