It's old data. But the 3D view from the plane cams is a good enough replacement at this point (where it is available), if you want a better view of an area than

It's old data. But the 3D view from the plane cams is a good enough replacement at this point (where it is available), if you want a better view of an area than a satellite gives. Apart from just being nosey, i find street view helpful when driving to an address you don't know, for picking out landmarks etc. The 3D view just about makes up for the lack of street view in that regard.