Just wanted to followup and thank everyone for their suggestions. We ended up visiting Daytona and New Smyrna beach before our visit to TV. You would have thought it was our first time seeing a beach!

Well, it was our first time seeing a beach with slow moving traffic on it!

Water was beautiful and just a fun place to hang out! Next time we'll get over to the Gulf side and check out Clearwater, St. Pete, Anna Maria Island and others suggested. Can't wait to make a move to TV...
one day soon I hope!
Trudy