I personally could not stand the constant barrage of higglers either. So I hopped in a route taxi and went back to the West End. The West End still has some higglers, but they would leave you alone after a polite "no thanks". I did however meet some interesting folks down on the beach, it was just the several folks that wouldn't take no for an answer. I also had an issue with a guy selling juice who tried to short me on my change. The guard at the resort called him out on it and he gave me back the correct change.
My next trip I'm going to give the beach another shot as I thoroughly enjoy bar hopping.