We should be there too this week, but we cancelled last minute and headed to North Devon instead. Here's a great route for a day out:
Take the LOWER ferry from Kinswear to Dartmouth, which is far more fun than the larger UPPPR ferry. Buy a book of tickets as it gets much cheaper, so much so it's cheaper the driving around. Look out for dolphins and seals.
Close to the ferry terminal in Dartmouth is an amazing place to take breakfast,
Cafe Alf Resco - Delicious fresh food and drink in Dartmouth, Devon - get there early or be prepared to wait ...believe me it's well worth it. Amazing setting and food.
Head out of Dartmouth, and follow the coast to
Blackpool Sands | South Devon | Dartmouth | Salcombe | South Hams | Plymouth | Torbay | Exeter which is the most spectacular beach in the UK IMHO. It costs a fiver to park, but worth it even if only staying for an hour for a drink.
Back in the car, and head to Slapton Sands and Torcross. Sometimes there's a little coffee van as you descend the hill to the Ley, worth stopping if you didn't get a drink at Blackppol Sands.
Carry on to Salcombe, do a spot of crabbing grab a pasty, and stretch your legs. Back in the car and either had inland back to Totnes and on to Paignton, or go back via the ferry.
Either way head to Churston, for Fish & Chips at Squires in Churston - it's right in the traffic lights. Either eat in or take away, there's a lovely view over Torbay if you head through the lights and park on the field on the left.