I often use street view in advance of heading off to a new location, usually with two things in mind. The first, is there a place to park, possibly even overnight? The second, is there any nice pubs/cafes with outdoor seating under cover? That way we could likely bring the dog with us for lunch or pints.
The lack of good outdoor tables can be a problem in remote places. They shoot themselves in the foot by not providing more outdoor space. I think Covid 19 might accelerate the development of these facilities if they can stay in business.
