The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers went to
Mount Helix Park and the big cross
in La Mesa, California
May 20, 2015

Mt. Helix Parks recognized as one of San Diego County's most magnificent landmarks, where people come for spectacular views of San Diego. Located at 1,370 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest points within view of the ocean. This is a nice secluded place to get some fresh air. It is an easy drive to the top and has a small parking lot, but it gets a bit busy at times and you may find yourself parking on the narrow street on the way up the mountain if you show up late in the day.

Once you get up there, the Cross is a nice landmark to see. There are also a few short dirt trails going around the summit and you can find your own personal boulder to sit on to give you the idea that you have the whole summit to yourself.

There's an amphitheater up there as well where you can watch theatrical productions in the summer. All in all this is still a pretty hidden gem out in East County and should not be missed if you feel like you need to escape the big city without really leaving.

Below: Looking down from the top of Mount Helix Nature Theatre

Below: Several views from Mount Helix

Below: View of the top of a round house and more as seen from Mount Helix

Below: A man was releasing homing pigeons in the parking lot at Mount Helix.

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Section 1 of 4: San Diego

Entering the state of California

Mount Helix Park (this page)

USS Midway (CV-41)
and several memorials

A National Salute to Bob Hope
and The Military

Unconditional Surrender Statues (FL 2013 & CA 2015)

Artwork - "Our Silences"

Beaches in San Diego

Balboa Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

San Diego Botanical Gardens

Cabrillo National Monument

Pio Pico Thousand Trails

Hotels

Section 2 of 4: Los Angeles County

Fairflex Los Angeles KOA in Pomona

Mt. Baldy Park

Los Angles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Section 3 of 4: San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf & the seals

Lombard - The zig-zag street

Golden Gate Bridge - 2009 & 2015

Eureka KOA

Section 4 of 4: The Redwoods - Giant trees & more

Willits - Gateway to the Redwoods

Travel photos and some elk

Avenue of the Giants

The Drive Thru Tree #1

The Drive Thru Tree #2

Beach at Redwood National Park

Trees of Mystery - page 1

Aerial Tram at Trees of Mystery

Tall Tale trail at Trees of Mystery

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