Ruby Beach
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  • StacieA915
    Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Breathtaking Views
    On our excursion around Olympic National Park, we were suggested to stop at this beach and oh, are we glad we did. We had a perfect day, not a cloud in the sky and it was absolutely beautiful. We were there on a Wednesday and there was hardly anyone on the beach, and it's very large. There is a lot of driftwood around and rock formations that were so interesting. Words can't describe the beauty.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written September 20, 2023
  • MdTravelerX2
    Silver Spring, Maryland537 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, rocky/pebbly beach
    Ruby Beach is incredible. The beach is a pebbles and rocks polished smooth by time. The rocks are rich colors and mottled greys. It's generally easy hking with a few driftwood logs to cross along the way. We hiked to the Hole in the Wall but didn't try to access it as the tide was too high. Still, a beautiful and unique site. It rained, typical of the Pacific NW. One just puts on their raingear and keeps going. We didn't see "ruby"--apparently it is best at sunset.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written October 2, 2023
  • cohoman
    Sammamish, Washington2,395 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Beach
    I'd say this is the best beach of all the costal beaches in the area. Nice rock formations for photo ops. The beach is sandy, not so rocky.  There's easy access to the beach. Large parking lot, with vault toilets.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written March 31, 2024
  • Tansy2015
    Michigan408 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful beach, lots to see
    We did not see the red in the sand, it was very cloudy, and there was a storm front coming in. The beach is very rocky at the beginning, and then it gets finer and finer as it goes toward the water. There is a large amount of debris at the beginning of the beach that you have to navigate through. Don’t forget to go through the little archway, rock, and over, the plank bridge to cross the stream that is empty into the ocean. The path to the beach is a short slightly steep decent.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written May 4, 2024
  • dreamspeaker
    Middleton, Wisconsin541 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Neat even at high tide
    We went to Ruby Beach during high tide because it was nearby. We know the tidepooling is better at low tide, but even at high tide, the beach was really interesting. The rock formations, all the driftwood and logs, and the perfectly rounded pebbles of all kinds of colors made it really fun to walk around. There's a formation on the beach with a hole in it that's good for pictures, and there are also lots of situations where people appear to have built structures out of the logs on the beach. It's just a neat place, even at high tide.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written June 30, 2024
  • DillonM1905
    Laramie, Wyoming458 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crowded but Awesome
    We got in early (730am) and the weather cleared out - parking lot was almost empty. By the time we left nearing 10am the lot was packed. Go early. heavily used but still beautiful beach and rock formations. We walked all over and had a great time.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 13, 2024
  • Stephanie P
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning!
    I went on an impromptu solo adventure on the Olympic Peninsula and it was 1000% worth it. Ruby Beach was not really a planned stop but I saw the sign and took the exit and caught a stunning sunset. Be still my heart!
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written August 19, 2024
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gilber20
Vienna, VA251 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
My wife, two sons (14 yrs. 12 yrs), and I drove all the way from Port Angeles, WA to visit Ruby Beach. It's a delightful spot that is well worth your time. Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket as Pacific Coast beaches can feel chilly on a windy day. The rock formations here are just gorgeous - if you're lucky to arrive on a sunny afternoon, try to visit the beach as the sun is descending!

If you have very young children, they can wade in the shallow tide pools which are a safe distance away from the surf. The ocean water is brutally cold - but you may see a starfish or sea anemone if you look hard. Our visit was pretty short (45 minutes), and I would encourage you to visit another public beach (less crowded) that is just a few miles south on Highway 101 (away from the Hoh Rain Forest) if you have time. That will give you a different experience with the Pacific Ocean and fewer crowds!

I will say that Olympic National Park is spectacular. In my opinion, the 3 "must-see" things in the park would be Hurricane Ridge (close to Port Angeles, WA), Lake Crescent (for hiking canoeing, or just a place to take a break from driving), and Ruby Beach. If your time is limited, I would skip the Hoh Rain Forest, which was OK, but not really worth the additional driving time (30 minutes) there.
Written December 26, 2021
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mtjenSA
Bellevue, WA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Try to make it to Ruby Beach at Sunset - it's magical. I recommend getting your dinner to go in Forks and have a picnic while watching the sun go down then taking a walk on the beach after dinner.

One note of caution, the drive into the parking lot is full of very deep potholes. Be very careful if driving in late without good lighting without a car/truck that has high clearance. The car in front of us hit really hard and had to get a tow out because the car was left not drivable.
Written August 27, 2020
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jautrey21
Columbus, MS112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
In one day we got to see Rialto, LaPush, and Ruby. All are so beautiful that they took away my words. Of the three Ruby was probably my favorite as its features really appealed to me. The flat stones stacked on washed up trees was a cool, unexpected treat and I placed a few of my own there. If in NW Washington state don't miss a chance to see these beaches. You will not be disappointed!
Written May 17, 2020
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Mike M
Battle Creek, MI76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
I wasn't even sure I wanted to go here and it ended up being my favorite place we saw on our whole trip!
Don't let the rain keep you away. We visited one afternoon and it was gray and spitting rain but it was so beautiful. I would use the word ethereal, otherworldly.
So we wandered around a bit and the next morning we had time so we back. It wasn't raining and it may even had a little sunshine but it was like a different place entirely!
Just stunning. We didn't see a sunset but it is amazingly gorgeous anytime of the day and I would say in any weather! Just Go!
Written June 15, 2021
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PandaHouston
Houston, TX6,120 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
We came around 9:30 am on Thursday 7/29 as we were driving from Astoria Oregon to Port Angeles. Since it was early in the morning, we had no issues finding parking and it was quiet when we first got there. However, when we left an hour later, the parking lot was getting full so if you don't want to have issues with parking, definitely get there early.

There is a trail down to the beach. Once at the beach, we walked to see the sea stacks and there was plenty of driftwood.

Ruby Beach belongs to Olympic NP but we did not have to show our park pass nor did I see any way to pay the park fees.
Written August 20, 2021
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Jane S
Valparaiso, IN113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Birdie at the ranger station told us that many scenes from Twilight were filmed at Ruby Beach, and I can see why. The many rock formations erupting from the beach and the water would be perfect for the creepy atmosphere needed in that film. The fact that the smoke and fog covered much of the landscape just added to the ethereal feeling.
Written September 25, 2020
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April
Beaverton, OR345 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Ruby Beach is one of the prettiest beaches on the West Coast. There's plenty of parking and you follow a walk path from the parking lot to the beach. Go at low tide if you can time just right. Several huge rock formations that are stunningly beautiful. At low tide you can explore in the tide pools for sea creatures. The beach is covered with drift wood that several visitors gather to make small structures that are fun to play around. Millions of smooth rocks are everywhere. Visitors like to make cairn statues that are on display to enjoy and photograph. It was a bit overcast when we arrived but it cleared while we were exploring. Worth the stop.
Written July 16, 2021
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MdTravelerX2
Silver Spring, MD537 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Ruby Beach is incredible. The beach is a pebbles and rocks polished smooth by time. The rocks are rich colors and mottled greys. It's generally easy hking with a few driftwood logs to cross along the way. We hiked to the Hole in the Wall but didn't try to access it as the tide was too high. Still, a beautiful and unique site. It rained, typical of the Pacific NW. One just puts on their raingear and keeps going. We didn't see "ruby"--apparently it is best at sunset.
Written October 2, 2023
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Anna L
Toronto, Canada218 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We got here pretty early in the morning and unfortunately, the tide was on its way in, so we weren't able to fully experience the rock pools. That being said, this is a beautiful beach with lots of rock formations. It is quite pebbly and there is tonnes of driftwood around which adds to the beauty. It was too cold -and too early - to swim, but we enjoyed our short walk down to the beach and the time we spent there.
There is parking but it's a relatively small lot. So I could see it getting quite full later in the day.

I would recommend visiting here if you have time.
Written August 2, 2023
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dunadan
Lynnwood, WA2,418 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
On a day-trip north from Seabrook along 101, we spent a lovely hour or so strolling the gorgeous Ruby Beach. There were a fair number of people on the beach, but not so many as to make social distancing difficult. When we set off walking south, we encountered few people.

Along the way, we found a few small tide pools and marveled at the hundreds of anemones and other invertebrates. Further south, there are several small sea caves that make for interesting photo opps. Although the beach near the mouth of the river was pretty clean, we imagine that further south or north there are opportunities to do some productive beach combing and agate/seaglass hunting.
Written October 1, 2020
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