There are several paid add-ons that provide that function but are you asking how to hack the core Google Map block to add this function?

i see that there are paid add ons. Ive got a company with 4 locations, and am shy to jump the gun to any one of the paid google maps, just from past experience with the add on building community, I typically end up being told, oh sorry that can't be done and am stuck with a sub par addition to my site.

i guess what I'm asking is if there is a way to make the google map a link in order to have it open in a new tab, and why isn't that offered in the core options?

I'd like to see the built in Google Map block extended at some point in the future to include some extra options, like a bubble, but it's simply enhancements no-one has tackled yet.

In terms of an add-on, the Location Map add-on I released does have an option to include a link to 'Get Directions', that is set to open in a new window.
This link is displayed within the infowindow/bubble.

https://www.concrete5.org/marketplace/addons/location-map...

You're welcome to message through any questions.

EDIT - very simple screenshot attached

hi mesuva-

I have 4 locations that will be on 4 different pages, then all 4, in 4 different maps on one single page. can your add on handle that?

Yes, see attached for an example of what you've described.

Although the add-on is a bit more focused on multiple markers on the one map, what you can do is use the 'Groups' to filter each map, and create a group for each marker.

Hi mesuva,

I have actually just tackled this exact thing regarding the Google maps block.

My add-on allows the user to not just add a Google map to the page but to also add styling, a custom map marker image and an optional popup info window.

Since my add-on is free I purposely left out options such as multiple locations on a single map.

While I wanted to give back to the community I also didn't want to step on the toes of other developers who already have similar add-ons such as your Location Map for sale in the marketplace.

I have attached a screenshot or if interested in taking a look you can view in the marketplace here,

https://www.concrete5.org/marketplace/addons/styled-maps/...