Answer:
The Woodlands is closest to the Gulf Coast, also affectionately known as the "3rd Coast". See the maps area for a better idea of where The Woodlands is located: http://www.thewoodlandstx.com/maps.
TheWoodlandsTX.com is a friendly and interactive online
gathering place for residents of The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball,
Magnolia, Conroe, and Shenandoah areas.