There are lots of hotels in the Seabrook/Kemah area and only a 20-30 minute drive up 146 to Royal Purple. If you are looking to combine some vacation with the Fest the Kemah Boardwalk is a nice area and Johnson Space Center is nearby. Galveston is about 45minutes to an hour away.
Here is a link to Kemah Boardwalk
http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/