“It’s a beautiful beach city with a great downtown. The Pensacola Beach ResortNine miles from the city of Pensacola is Pensacola Beach, on the Santa Rosa barrier island. Hilton Pensacola BeachRising like a beacon over the ocean, the towering Hilton Pensacola Beach is mere steps from the surf and sand. How to Get AroundDepending on how far you’d like to venture, it’s entirely possible to visit Pensacola via rideshares alone. Uber and Lyft are both prevalent, while the Pensacola Bay City Ferry provides convenient—and scenic—access from downtown to Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens.