Ruby Beach

Ruby Beach

Stunning Ruby Beach is located on the west coast of Washington State in the Olympic National Park.  This rugged wilderness beach is easily accessible from Highway 101, and is only a 5-minute walk from the parking lot. 

The most remarkable feature of Ruby Beach is the unusual set of sea stacks close to the shore.  Visitors can marvel at these strange rock formations, with conifers clinging precipitously to the edges of their cliffs.  These rocks are also a protected refuge for colonies of birds, such as tufted puffins and common murres.

The other strikingly beautiful feature of Ruby Beach are the piles of driftwood, characteristic of wild northwestern beaches.  After stepping over these logs, visitors can enjoy a long stretch of sandy beach. 

Directions to Ruby Beach

Ruby Beach is located directly off Highway 101 in the Olympic National Park, just 30 minutes south of Forks.  

Things to do near Ruby Beach

Combine a visit to Ruby Beach with a drive around the Olympic National Park, and explore other popular beaches including Kalaloch Beach and Second Beach at La Push.  Attractions near Ruby Beach include:

• Kalaloch Beach (10 minutes south)
• Hoh Rainforest (45 minutes east)
• Lake Quinault (50 minutes SE)
• La Push (1 hour north)
• Second Beach (1 hour north)
• Lake Crescent (1.3 hours NE)

Lodges, Inns, Hotels & Camping

The nearest accommodation to Ruby Beach, is at Kalaloch Beach (cabins, camping, lodge), Lake Quinault (historic lodge), or La Push (beachside resort). The large town of Port Angeles is located nearly 2 hours away, but has the widest selection of hotels and inns.

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