Trevor's Favorite Spots: Only in the Castro

The film lets us tag along with Trevor as she visits the landmark places—and people—that define the extraordinary neighborhood, including the palatial Castro Theater and the storefront once used by slain gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, whose portrayal gained Sean Penn an Oscar at the 2009 Academy Awards. Here is just a taste Trevor's beloved neighborhood destinations:

Harvey Milk Plaza

What better location could there be than Harvey Milk Plaza for Trevor to begin her tour? Named in memory of the legendary gay politician and hero Harvey Milk, the plaza is located at the bustling corner of Market and Castro Streets and sports an enormous rainbow flag that flies overhead year around—a proud symbol and welcome sight for visitors who have made their way to the world's largest gay neighborhood.

Watch the clip where Trevor introduces herself to her eager new friends and pins them with little Pride flags of her own—a token of inclusion and diversity, and a gesture that shows each tour group member is now part of her beloved Castro.

Castro Theater

A favorite stop for Trevor and for those taking her tour, the magnificent Castro Theater is famous for its dramatic, ornate interior and Wurlitzer pipe organ, which still entertains guests before each performance. As Trevor would inform her audience, the theater has for decades served as host to yearly film festivals and movie premiers, most recently the red carpet event in celebration of the Oscar-winning movie "MILK".

Watch the clip where we follow Trevor and her merry band of Castro tourists into the awe-inspiring grandeur of one of America's last great movie palaces.

Most Holy Redeemer Church

As Trevor loved to explain, the story of the Most Holy Redeemer Church on Diamond Street serves as a fable of tolerance, understanding and acceptance. In the early '70s, the straight, working-class Irish parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer had to make room for a new breed of residents: openly gay Catholics who were surging into the neighborhood. After decades of struggle, the Most Holy Redeemer now boasts a vibrant and devoted congregation of straights and gays, young and old, homeless and affluent—all getting along under one roof.

(As Trevor also loved to point out, for years the Most Holy Redeemer Church was painted a cheery pink that blended well with the lively neighborhood. Coincidence or not?)

Twin Peaks Tavern

The Twin Peaks was a stop on Trevor's tour that she was especially proud of.

Decades ago, when gay bars were dark, windowless venues rooted in shame and attempting to maintain a low profile, the Twin Peaks featured floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows running the length of both exterior walls of it's highly visible corner location. The see-through facade boldly showed to the world gay people proudly meeting, gathering and connecting inside. It was a sign of the exciting changing times. Now it is affectionately known by locals as "The Glass Casket" because of the windows and its spirit of welcoming senior patrons.

Harvey's Restaurant

Located at the corner of Castro and 18th Streets—the epicenter of the world's gay Mecca—Harvey's is a popular pub that pays tribute to the neighborhood's most famous hero. As Trevor would point out on her tour, the space used to be occupied by a watering hole called the Elephant Walk—a name inspired by a 1950s Elizabeth Taylor film in which a herd of elephants proved to be an unstoppable force as they marched through a plantation in Ceylon. This was an apt metaphor, Trevor used to say, about the force of the gay community as it chose the Castro for its home. Now the popular bar and restaurant houses 70s-era photos and art to honor the memory and legacy of Harvey Milk.

Harvey Milk Camera Store

One of the most poignant stops on Trevor's tour, the retail spot that once housed the camera store owned by Harvey Milk still bears a plaque that honors the slain San Francisco politician and gay rights hero. In the film, the group takes a moment to consider the life, inspiration and dedication of Milk as a member of Trevor's group reads from the plaque Milk's inspiring message: "You gotta give them hope."

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	Trevor's Favorite Spots The film lets us tag along with Trevor as she visits the landmark places—and people—that define the extraordinary neighborhood, including the palatial Castro Theater and the storefront once used by slain gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, whose portrayal gained Sean Penn an Oscar at the 2009 Academy Awards. Here is just a taste Trevor's beloved neighborhood destinations: Harvey Milk Plaza What better location could there be than Harvey Milk Plaza for Trevor to begin her tour? Named in memory of the legendary gay politician and hero Harvey Milk, the plaza is located at the bustling corner of Market and Castro Streets and sports an enormous rainbow flag that flies overhead year around—a proud symbol and welcome sight for visitors who have made their way to the world's largest gay neighborhood. Watch the clip where Trevor introduces herself to her eager new friends and pins them with little Pride flags of her own—a token of inclusion and diversity, and a gesture that shows each tour group member is now part of her beloved Castro. Castro Theater A favorite stop for Trevor and for those taking her tour, the magnificent Castro Theater is famous for its dramatic, ornate interior and Wurlitzer pipe organ, which still entertains guests before each performance. As Trevor would inform her audience, the theater has for decades served as host to yearly film festivals and movie premiers, most recently the red carpet event in celebration of the Oscar-winning movie "MILK". Watch the clip where we follow Trevor and her merry band of Castro tourists into the awe-inspiring grandeur of one of America's last great movie palaces. Most Holy Redeemer Church As Trevor loved to explain, the story of the Most Holy Redeemer Church on Diamond Street serves as a fable of tolerance, understanding and acceptance. In the early '70s, the straight, working-class Irish parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer had to make room for a new breed of residents: openly gay Catholics who were surging into the neighborhood. After decades of struggle, the Most Holy Redeemer now boasts a vibrant and devoted congregation of straights and gays, young and old, homeless and affluent—all getting along under one roof. (As Trevor also loved to point out, for years the Most Holy Redeemer Church was painted a cheery pink that blended well with the lively neighborhood. Coincidence or not?) Twin Peaks Tavern The Twin Peaks was a stop on Trevor's tour that she was especially proud of. Decades ago, when gay bars were dark, windowless venues rooted in shame and attempting to maintain a low profile, the Twin Peaks featured floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows running the length of both exterior walls of it's highly visible corner location. The see-through facade boldly showed to the world gay people proudly meeting, gathering and connecting inside. It was a sign of the exciting changing times. Now it is affectionately known by locals as "The Glass Casket" because of the windows and its spirit of welcoming senior patrons. Harvey's Restaurant Located at the corner of Castro and 18th Streets—the epicenter of the world's gay Mecca—Harvey's is a popular pub that pays tribute to the neighborhood's most famous hero. As Trevor would point out on her tour, the space used to be occupied by a watering hole called the Elephant Walk—a name inspired by a 1950s Elizabeth Taylor film in which a herd of elephants proved to be an unstoppable force as they marched through a plantation in Ceylon. This was an apt metaphor, Trevor used to say, about the force of the gay community as it chose the Castro for its home. Now the popular bar and restaurant houses 70s-era photos and art to honor the memory and legacy of Harvey Milk. Harvey Milk Camera Store One of the most poignant stops on Trevor's tour, the retail spot that once housed the camera store owned by Harvey Milk still bears a plaque that honors the slain San Francisco politician and gay rights hero. In the film, the group takes a moment to consider the life, inspiration and dedication of Milk as a member of Trevor's group reads from the plaque Milk's inspiring message: "You gotta give them hope."