At an elevation of 1,300 feet, Mt. Helix Park is recognized as one of San Diego County's most magnificent landmarks, where people come for spectacular views, for a walk to the top, hike along the Yawkey Trail, or simply to relax and take in the tranquility of its beautiful rock formations and native landscape.

The Park was created in 1925 by a brother and sister in honor of their mother, Mary Carpenter Yawkey. The memorial cross towers at a staggering 35 feet visible from all around San Diego. The natural bowl shape of the area was used to create the amphitheater that sits there today. The name "Helix" comes from the snail Helix Aspera, that is very common to this area.

University Heights is a neighborhood in Central San Diego, California centered on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. University Heights is bounded on the west and north by the edge of the mesa, the southern boundary is Lincoln Avenue, and the eastern boundary is Texas Street. The area is filled with a number of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and artist studios primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Live entertainment can be found most nights. It is adjacent to Hillcrest, Normal Heights and North Park.