Now. But, Cole Cannon swears, by the summer of 2022, Mesa residents will have a beach in their backyard. tâs hard to argue with Councilman Kevin Thompson when he called this âone of the coolest projects in Mesa.â Cannon still has a long way to go, Cannon Beach â no need to be modest, when youâve raised $25 million â is officially underway, after a desert-to-beach groundbreaking at Power and Warner roads March 30. Cannon plans for a pool with waves ranging from small enough for beginners to gnarly enough for professional competitions to be open next summer. After that, he expects a mixed-use development with restaurants, office space and a hotel.