That really depends on your preference. The one in Lake Jackson in a newer hotel and will be quieter than the one on Surfside but is roughly 20 minutes without traffic. The Surfside hotel is less than 5 minutes away from the venue and you don’t have to worry about traffic to the beach
What do you mean by formal on the beach?
We don’t mean that men have to wear a jacket. We are preferring sun dresses, slacks or khakis, gentlemen with a collared shirt.