If you are going to stroll the beach and hit up the beach bars, they are part and parcel of the scenery.....but in the 30+ years we have been going to Negril it has never been too problematic, and have actually met some interesting characters along the way. Everybody has a story and some are downright entertaining, hilarious, heart wrenching, what have you. Once in the various bars you may be less likely to get hustled as opposed to the walk to get there. Enjoy your time there! Take the time to go up to the westend or red ground for maybe a more chill experience.....