Sure it's no real beach, but it has all the components: waves, sand, lounge chairs. There is no doubt that this is the BEST pool in the city hands down. The whole complex features several small pools, hot tub, wave pool, lazy river and even a Euro style pool.
There is sand everywhere (it's very hot in the summer!) but it doesn't make you feel like you are in the desert. Going to events here are very cool, I saw Weezer last summer (a perfect venue for their style of music) and it was cool because the stage is behind the water so some people roll up their pant legs to get closer, or go all out and bring a tube to sit in!
I also attended the Bon Appetite Claim Bake last year which was awesome to enjoy a good seafood meal and hearing the waves crash behind at night. I'll be very exited to see what the new day-club Daylight brings to the table for the pool area!