Home to early-1900s Helix Farms, once the largest olive ranch in Southern California source
Community character
Affluent, hilly residential area in San Diego's East County, split between the upscale Mount Helix hillside and the more suburban Casa de Oro section source
Mount Helix
East County peak crowned by a 35-foot memorial cross dedicated in 1925 source
Bancroft Ranch House Museum
Restored historic adobe listed as California Historical Landmark No. 626 source
Mount Helix Park
Outdoor nature amphitheater, nature preserve, and hiking trails atop Mount Helix source
Mount Helix
Northern hillside section that uses La Mesa mailing addresses source
Casa de Oro
Southern section that uses Spring Valley mailing addresses source