• Address and contact information
• Directions from the Charleston International Airport
• Directions from downtown
• Overview of the Charleston, South Carolina region
• Hotels in downtown Charleston

Address and contact information

NOAA Coastal Services Center
2234 South Hobson Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29405-2413
(843) 740-1200 phone
(843) 740-1224 fax

Directions from the Charleston International Airport

1. Take I-526 and I-26 East.
2. Proceed approximately 3 miles and take Cosgrove Avenue North (Exit # 216B).
3. At the 3rd traffic signal turn left onto Spruill Avenue.
4. At the first traffic signal, turn right onto McMillan Avenue.
5. Proceed to the gate. You may be stopped and asked for your destination.
6. Turn right at the first traffic signal onto Hobson Avenue.
7. Follow Hobson Avenue to the next signal (may be flashing), turn right onto Viaduct Road.
8. Take the first right turn, which will take you under Viaduct Road and put you on Bainbridge Avenue.
9. Follow Bainbridge Avenue to Halsey (left immediately following the end of the fence on the left) and turn left.
10. Follow Halsey to the end.
11. Turn right back on to Hobson Avenue and CSC will be the first building on your left. Address is: 2234 South Hobson Avenue.
12. Enter building through doors on South Hobson Avenue.

Directions from downtown

1. Take I-26 West.
2. Exit at Spruill Avenue (Exit #218).
3. Turn left at the light at the end of the exit ramp.
4. Turn right at the first light (Viaduct Road).
5. Proceed to base gate. You may be asked to state your destination.
6. Upon passing the guard hut, turn right at the first exit ramp.
7. Turn left at the stop sign, which will be Bainbridge Avenue.
8. Follow Bainbridge Avenue to Halsey (left immediately following the end of the fence on the left) and turn left.
9. Follow Halsey to the end.
10. Turn right onto Hobson Avenue and CSC will be the first building on your left. Address is: 2234 South Hobson Avenue.
11. Enter building through doors on South Hobson Avenue.

Overview of the Charleston, South Carolina region

• Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site

Hotels in downtown Charleston that can meet government per diem rates

• The Meeting Street Inn - 1-800-842-8022
  Offers distinctive lodging located ideally in Charleston's historic district. Near the bustling City Market, the Inn is surrounded by Charleston's most popular restaurants, shops, and historic sites. Everything that is unique to the "Holy City" is no more than a pleasant stroll from your door.
  Contact the Sales Director Alan Johnson and say that you are with NOAA.

• The Mills House Hotel - (843) 577-2400
  Representing the historic charm of this legendary city is the Mills House, an impressive reconstruction of the original Mills House Hotel which accepted its first guests on the same site over 100 years ago.

• Doubletree - (843) 577-2644
  In the midst of the historic district, beside the city Market - rooms include 1 & 2 bedroom suites with all amenities.

• Francis Marion - (843) 722-0600
  Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Francis Marion Hotel has wonderful architectural detail created by turn of the century craftsman. Located in the city near restaurants, shopping, historical properties, etc..

• The Fulton Lane Inn - (843) 720-2600
  A bed and breakfast reproduction inn located in the heart of the city.