Neither, since I just want to stay away from the water, lol. That said, I've been to both growing up, and I'd prefer the beach over the pool if I had to go to one.
I prefer pools because I don't like salty water and the sand getting everywhere. A nice beach with white sand and a few tropical fishes is amazing though!
I just like knowing the water I'm in is "clean".
I think a nice cloudy northern beach is what I’d most prefer in general. I don’t have much experience with tropical beaches, so I can’t give an honest opinion on them. In terms of swimming, I’m not swimming in the ocean so definitely a pool.
Prefer the pool by far. Mostly just because it's usually private with my family when we go on holiday. I do like the beach though, as an occasional visit. Although I got terribly sunburned last year when we went to the beach very often
I like both, but if I want to swim then I prefer the pool. I don't really swim when I go to the beach. I just walk in the water, collect shells, enjoy the ocean breeze, lounge around, and such.
beach over pool any day. i haven't been to the beach in years, but i'm planning on a beach trip next summer. if you get tired of swimming at a pool, there's not much else to do. but with a beach, you have tons of touristy stuff to do when you need a break.