I also think Cocoa Beach would be the most practical use of the two night stay you have available, in maximizing your beach time. If you are with RCI, Discovery Beach Resort is a wonderful resort there that we have stayed at, and I think RCI has others. I know that there also also some nice hotels there. Cocoa Beach is fun, has the huge 24/7 Ron Jon's Surf Shop and other fun beach stores; and make sure to visit the Port area; great seafood restaurants there. There is also a pier out into the ocean that has a fun restaurant and shops that make a convenient oasis while you are on the beach walking or sunning.
If you don't mind going further north to Daytona Beach, that is actually my favorite beach on the Atlantic side, but wit a two night stay you may be better off stopping at Cocoa so that you have less time on the road and more time for the beach before heading over to TV.
Driving along the ocean road for parts of the trip will be beautiful scenery; however, you may want to take the I-95 to get there faster; either way you will love the time spent!
As I write this I am flying tomorrow to Kentucky for kids and business, and part of me is wishing I were headed to the beach instead for a few days!
Ah, Florida!
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