Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a community of 19,765 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 119 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego, Seminary of Mar Abba the Great, Hubert H. Bancroft Ranch House and Heritage of the Americas Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
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About Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. As of the 2020 census, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix had a population of 19,576.
From the Wikipedia article Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Sweetwater River Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
Hubert H. Bancroft Ranch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in San Diego County, United States of America
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
Su-Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center
Museum · 2.2 mi
131 Rea Avenue, El Cajon
Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Eucalyptus County Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in California, United States of America
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes119
Broken Yolk Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.5 mi
2963 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa-Su 07:30-15:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.5 mi
2963 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
Gaetano's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.3 mi
10025 Campo Road
Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Hy Shinu
Restaurant · Ramen, Sushi, Poke · 2.5 mi
2959 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The Burrito City
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1255 Avocado Avenue, El Cajon
Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
The Hills Pub
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Mexican · 2.4 mi
8758 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa
Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-00:00
Bagatelle French Bakery
Bakery · 1.5 mi
9738 Campo Road, Spring Valley
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
107 more on the map.
History
In 1872, after a scientist discovered a European snail (Cornu aspersum, formerly Helix aspersa) living on a small mountain, Rufus King Porter, the founder of what is now unincorporated Spring Valley, California, named the peak Mt. Helix. Then in 1885, the United States Postal Service rejected the use of two words for a post office name, so Rufus submitted just the name Helix and also became the first postmaster in Spring Valley; the Helix Post Office was operated out of his home.
Around this same time, Hubert Howe Bancroft came to the area. He bought the Porters' ranch and also acquired neighboring properties, accumulating about 500 acres (2.0 km2). He began calling his property "Helix Farms." Bancroft hired workers to help develop Helix Farms, planting orchards and building structures for his ranch. By the early 1900s, Helix Farms was home to the largest olive ranch in southern California; some of the original olive trees can still be found today. Bancroft died in 1918, and eventually his family sold the property.
From the History section of Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Rodeway Inn & Suites El Cajon San Diego East
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1250 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon
Churches and places of worship61
Saint Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Christian Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.4 mi
1454 Jamacha Road, El Cajon
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
405 Ballard Street, El Cajon
Foothills United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
4031 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa
Saint Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Church · Ukrainian Orthodox · 1.7 mi
9558 Campo Road, Spring Valley
Santa Sophia Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
9800 San Juan Street, Spring Valley
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
10842 Fury Lane, La Mesa
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries77
San Diego County Library – Rancho San Diego Branch
Library · 2.5 mi
11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
Healthcare6
IWC Primary Care, An Innovative Wellness Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
10225 Austin Drive, Spring Valley
Kaiser Permanente - El Cajon Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
250 Travelodge Drive, El Cajon
Centro Médico El Cajón
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
133 West Main Street, El Cajon
Kaiser Permanente Rancho San Diego Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
3875 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa
Map of Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for El Cajon (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Diego County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-02-19: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gillespie Field (SEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Spring Valley 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- El Cajon 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- La Mesa 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Rancho San Diego 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- La Presa 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Bostonia 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Lemon Grove 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Winter Gardens 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Santee 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Bonita 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bancroft Ranch House, Flickr user Allan Ferguson, CC BY 2.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339894, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339454, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339457, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339494, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339466, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339435, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Dudleya variegata 186339468, Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0
- Casa de Oro Mount Helix Park San Diego County, Redideo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nature Theater - panoramio, michaelwm25, CC BY 3.0
- Nature Theater Stage - panoramio, michaelwm25, CC BY 3.0
- Sunset over Mt Helix 03, el cajon yacht club, CC BY 2.0
- August 27 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse, Wmiggy678, CC0
- Country Comfort Restaurant - panoramio, Mountain Mike Johans…, CC BY 3.0
- SR 94 freeway, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aerial View of San Diego 8 2016-08-03, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inkoust, Bokcvok, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbardia pentapeltis 60447422, Rachel Allingham, CC BY 4.0
- Hubbardia pentapeltis 60608724, Rachel Allingham, CC BY 4.0
- Hubbardia pentapeltis 60447427, Rachel Allingham, CC BY 4.0
- Aerial View of San Diego 20 2016-08-03, F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laennecia coulteri 61972766, Jim Julius, CC BY 4.0
- Oak with galls, Angie King Ben's Grandma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mother Goose Parade 2017 El Cajon California Firetruck and Smokey the Bear, Socalgœtz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mother Goose Parade 2017 El Cajon California Lady Liberty and Carriage, Socalgœtz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rich thyme bushes in tiny blue flower above the Pavillion, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Partial View from Pavillion, Looking SW at Lower parking lot, Monument, paths, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rich thyme bushes of tiny blue flower above the Pavillion, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little kids 4 seasons playground next to upper lot., Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Four Picnic Tables under the Pavillion, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-02-20 Eucalytus Park La Mesa 2200, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-02-17 Eucalyptus Park La Mesa 2199, Animalrescue, Public domain
- 2018-02-20 Eucalyptus Park La Mesa 2241, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking South (Downstream) from wood bridge at Entrance- restrooms at top - Eucalyptus Trees throughout, Animalrescue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eucalyptus Park, KurtM88, CC BY-SA 3.0
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