You can search for specific locations using the 'Fly To' tab in Google Earth. To do this, enter the location in the input box and click the Search button.
Format
Example
City, State
Quincy, CA
City, Country
Sacramento, USA
Number Street City State
555 Main Street Quincy CA
Zip Code
95971
Latitude, Longitude in decimal format
39.936870, -120.949411
Note that such coordinates must appear in this order (latitude, longitude).
Latitude, Longitude in DMS format
39°56'12.73"N, 120°56'57.881"W or 39 56 12.73 N, 120 56 57.881 W Note that such coordinates must appear in this order (latitude, longitude).
Additional information and a Google Earth user guide are available in the User Guide.