The island, close to Nicaragua but part of Colombia, boasts waters in seven shades of the color. Counting them — from a boat, from a cay, from the shade of a coconut tree — is a meditative experience.

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San Francisco was conquered by the United States in 1846, and two years later, the Americans discovered gold. That’s about when my ancestors came—my German great-great-great-grandfather worked at a ...

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San Francisco’s AI startup boom is so big, even international founders who don’t run AI startups are relocating there to help their companies grow, according to several founders who recently moved.

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The self-driving taxis have become ubiquitous in the city, but an uproar ensued when one ran over a beloved feline. Credit... Supported by By Heather Knight Reporting from San Francisco At Delirium, a ...

Underneath a freeway overpass in San Pedro, where the rumble of cars and semi trucks echoes from above, there is a hidden skate park. It’s both gritty and mesmerizing, made by a jumble of volunteer ...

With its moderate climate, soft sand beaches and surfable waves, San Diego is a popular vacation destination for a reason. But gone are the days when boardwalks and family-friendly activities like the ...