Features:
Free for personal use.
Sophisticated streaming technology delivers the data to you as you need it.
Imagery and 3D data depict the entire earth - Terabytes of aerial and satellite imagery depict cities around the world in high-resolution detail.
Local search lets you search for restaurants, hotels, and even driving directions. Results show in your 3D earth view. Easy to layer multiple searches, save results to folders, and share with others.
Layers show parks, schools, hospitals, airports, shopping, and more.
KML – data exchange format lets you share useful annotations and view thousands of data points created by Google Earth users.

Use it for:
Planning a trip
Getting driving directions
Finding a house or apartment
Finding a local business
Exploring the world