Driving Directions to Lookout Lodge
From Ft. Lauderdale Airport
(Recommended): Take 595 West
to Florida Turnpike:
From Miami Airport: Take Route 836
West to Florida Turnpike:
Then From Florida Turnpike:
Go South on Florida Turnpike to Florida City.
From Florida City take Route 1 South to
Islamorada Mile
Marker 88 (click colored
link for map) we are on the right.
Total drive time from Miami is about 1 1/2 hours.
From Ft. Lauderdale about 2 hours.
(A car is needed in the Upper Keys as everything is pretty spread out.)
Directions
from Marathon or Key West Airports: Take US 1 North to MM 88 on
the left. Drive times approx. 45 min from Marathon, 2 hours from Key West.
LOOK FOR OUR SIGN ON
THE RIGHT SIDE GOING SOUTH
Boating Directions to Lookout Lodge
From the North:
Follow the intercoastal waterway past "Cross bank" thru "Cowpens Cut" past
marker "78" turn 210 degrees and look for a Pole marker keep to the right
of the pole then turn 150 degrees and look for the our chickee
huts.
From the south:
Follow the inter-coastal waterway to marker "78A", turn 110 degrees and look for
the our chickee huts.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Room Availability or
Reservations: Please
call 800-870-1772 or 305-852-9915 or use our
online
reservations
(We confirm availability by e-mail)
Click here for
Reservation/Cancellation info.
Does
Lookout Lodge Have A Pool?: Sorry, we do not have a pool, swimming is
available in a designated swim area in Florida Bay. We
also have a Community Olympic heated pool at Founders
Park less then a mile from the Resort.
Where Is The Beach?
The
Keys are made of fossil coral rock, and are protected by the reefs
offshore. Beaches are few & far between. Lookout Lodge has a raised sandy sunning beach with stairs going into the water. We recommend water shoes at all beach areas.
The nearest public ocean beach is
Anne's Beach at
mile marker 73.
There is also a sandy beach at
Founders Park on
the Bayside.
Can You
Fish At Lookout Lodge? NO FISHING, LOBSTERING OR COLLECTING
IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES OR
IN THE LAGOON in order to preserve the wildlife for all the guests to enjoy. There is a variety of
professional fishing charter boats & guides nearby as well as bridge fishing further
down the road. We will be happy to direct you to the type of fishing you are looking
for. Click Attractions
Note: A Saltwater Fishing License is required unless fishing from a licensed
commercial sport fishing boat or a bridge.
Do You Have
Dockage? Yes, we can accommodate up to a 30'
boat. Boat dockage is limited to Suites or Waterfront units. There
are a very limited number of spaces. Boating rules apply to all guests. Some
guests have
anchored just off of our swimming area, but we do not recommend this. We
do not have a ramp. Look for this logo on the Rooms and
Rates page:
(NOTE:
fees apply)
Are
Non-Smoking Rooms Offered?: Yes, ALL rooms are non-smoking
Do You Have A Guest Laundry?: Yes, A Guest only washer and dryer
are available for a nominal charge.
What Are The
Dates & Rules For The Sport & Regular Lobster Seasons?: Sport
Season is the last
Wednesday & Thursday of July.
Night diving for lobsters is not permitted during the Two Day Sport Season
in State Waters of the Florida Keys. The Sport Season bag limit in the Keys is
6 per person per day, 12 in possession per person when transporting catch by car on the
2nd day. The Regular Season opens Aug 6th and ends midnight March 31. Size Limit:
the carapace must measure more than 3" and lobsters must be
transported in whole condition on the water. A Florida Saltwater Fishing License
with a current Crawfish Endorsement is required during both seasons. Lobsters
must be measured in the water and egg-bearing females must be released unharmed.
For complete regulations contact the Florida Marine Patrol at (800) ASK-FISH. Information brochures are
available at most Marinas, Dive Centers, Park, Sanctuary, & government offices, as
well as roadside stands during & before the Sport Season.
Important Note: Lobstering is not permitted in Sanctuary Preservation Areas or The
Everglades National Park; be sure to obtain charts & information on where these
areas
are! Lobstering is not permitted in our basin here at Lookout Lodge, It is
designated a "NO TAKE ZONE"
Also please be aware
that Islamorada, Village of Islands, is enforcing a
"no Diving or Snorkeling"
for all of Islamorada waters during
Lobster Mini-Season within 300 feet of shore, including waterways and basins. Please be aware of this and check with the desk for more information.
Do You Allow
Pets?: Yes, For the pleasure of all of our guests,
we limit the number of pets to a maximum of 3 (three) on the property at any time.
The maximum in any accommodation is 2 (two) pets. Owners must control their pets,
and must be on a leash. Walk them (off of the property) and
not disturb the relaxing island atmosphere. Watch for the Paw(
)
on our Room and Rates page to see which rooms are pet friendly. (NOTE: fees apply)
May I Party On
The Beach? Yes...and no, Lookout Lodge is a quiet relaxing place, we
encourage you to enjoy yourselves, but please have respect for other guests.
Loud noise or music after 10pm and before 9 am is not acceptable!
What about
Parking? Parking is Limited! You will receive a parking pass upon
arrival. To ensure that all of our guests have adequate parking, we limit the
number of vehicles to "2" for 2 bedroom suites and "1" for all other
suites and studios. Boat trailer parking may be available on the property. (You
may be required to park trailers off site)
Are you
Environmentally Friendly? YES Lookout Lodge Resort has been
awarded a "Clean Marina Certification" and we are now completing our "Green
Lodging Certification" (April 08) (www.keysglee.com)
