Meet Drea
Hi, I’m Drea — a Level 8 Google Local Guide and the voice behind Drea’s View, your trusted source for honest local business reviews, professional photos, and insider guidance across the Hudson Valley and beyond! For over 8 years, I’ve been helping Google users discover the best places to eat, shop, relax, and explore. From hidden-gem restaurants and cozy cafés to salons, boutiques, spas, and local attractions, my reviews give consumers the real story — and give great businesses the visibility they deserve.
Based in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York, I also love traveling in search of new adventures, new flavors, and new places to share with my growing audience.
74,000,000+
GOOGLE PHOTO VIEWS
190,000+
REVIEW VIEWS
Level 8
GOOGLE LOCAL GUIDE
~1M
NEW VIEWS / MONTH
A Trusted Voice on Google Maps
What started as a fun hobby back in 2017 quickly grew into a passion — and then into one of the most viewed local review profiles on Google. As my reviews earned more engagement, my Local Guide ranking climbed, because Google rewards reviewers who are consistent, thorough, and honest.
Here’s why that matters for your business: Google prioritizes reviews from high-ranking Local Guides. When I review and photograph your business, my review will typically appear at the top of your Google listing — in front of more potential customers, at the exact moment they’re deciding where to go.
74 Million+ Photo Views and Growing
As of 2026, my photos and reviews have been viewed over 74 million times on Google Maps, with approximately 1 million new views added every month. I’ve helped countless businesses connect with new customers and countless consumers find places they now love. I’d be honored to visit yours next.
Honest Reviews. Always.
Integrity is the reason my reviews rank the way they do. I am fair, respectful, and open-minded — even when something isn’t my favorite. For that reason, I cannot be paid to write false positive reviews, and I will never write a negative review about a competitor. What I offer is an authentic, well-photographed, professionally written feature that Google trusts and customers act on.
If you have a great place for me to visit, eat or shop, and you want more people to see and hear more about it on Google, then contact me today!
Let’s Work Together
If you own a great restaurant, shop, salon, or local business and want more people to discover it on Google, I’d love to come visit. Contact me today and I’ll send over package details and answer any questions.
Don’t forget to follow Drea’s View on social media and check my Google profile for all the latest photos and reviews. Let me know how I’m doing — I love hearing from you!
See you soon! — Drea@dreasview.com | dreasview.com