I am trying hard to stay off this thing but guess I'll have to add my 2 cents. I lived in San Pedro and still visit quite often.I wear a gold watch,gold bracelet,gold ring and a huge gold nugget necklace. When I go back now my best friend goes with me. He wears a $20,000 watch and a big diamond ring and have NEVER had a problem of any sort. Of course we both weigh in at 250# and 275#, and pretty damn ugly. Maybe that helps keep the bad boys away.