Spectrum City

12th Street is the favourite haunt of the low riders and custom cruisers. Every night the coolest cars and bikes cruise this strip, playing their sounds out loud.

Word to the wise, if you aren’t packing some serious heat you may want to avoid 12th street at night.

Frantic and manic is the best way to describe this neighbourhood, It used to be controlled by gangs but the recent expansion of the university has made this a popular student hangout. Expect wild things to happen as drunk students rampage through the streets.

Americano Ave is party central for Opus City Latin population, plenty of cool bars and hangouts playing a fusion of classics, commercial house and Latin infused music.

B Boys and B Girls battle on the streets of B Boy Central for supremacy on the lino

Bassik Park is family friendly space in the heart of Disco Circus. Every July it thousands of people flock the park for the Spectrum City’s Jazz Fusion festival, which celebrates the best in Jazz and Jazz Fusion.

Don’t let the name fool you, in the heart of the industrial district you will find some of the best warehouse parties and underground bars. A must for any people who like to mix it up.

Recycling is all the rage and thrifty dwellers of Spectrum City head to vintage stores of Big Beat Place to find funky treasures.

Black Rose Ave lies between Funky Town and the City and its location has made it a popular location with people who want the big city life without the big city pace of life. There are some great clubs located to the east where you will often find legends of the deck playing before they head in to the City.

Dusty St is the favourite haunt for those looking for a vintage bargain in the many kooky thrift stores.

Don’t be surprised to find a celebrity DJ or two riffling through the second hand records for a Jem.

This neighbourhood has become popular with the young and trendy. Candy Ave is the birthplace of the Candy Flip, a cocktail that will tear your head off and leave you feeling all warm and fluffy.

The best Candy Flip in town is served at Mel’s Nano Bar, a popular dance bar on the main strip.