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    4.8 (102 reviews)

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    Danielle P.

    Wow, this beach is probably one of most breathtaking beach in WA, besides Ecola and Cannon Beach! There is a hike to get to the water, but its well worth the journey. The pools and driftwood make this even more magical to visit. The park was very clean trash free. This was a quick stop but well worth it!

    Matt U.

    This is sort of the quintessential each of the Pacific Northwest. You drive ways to get to it, it is surrounded by huge trees, and there are haystack type of rocks jetting out of the water, with fully on top. Add to it a delightful mountain river flowing into the ocean, And or driftwood that you can shake driftwood at, and you've got yourself Ruby Beach! It's one of the few beaches along the stretch. It's located close to the main road, so a couple of times we've been there, it has been fairly busy. That said, it's never taken all that long to find parking. Once you walk down to The beachfront, there's plenty of room to spread out, have a picnic and let the kids play. Our kids played in ocean waves, skipped rocks, hit rocks with baseball bat sized pieces of wood, built wooden structures, and played in a shallow river, all in the span of about 90 minutes. Each day we were in the area, they asked if we could go back Literally, the only things that I recommend are bringing plenty of water, and going to the bathroom before you get there. There are public toilets here, but there are only two of them and I bet there were 1000 people on the beach when we were there. At times, the wait for the toilet was 15 or 20 minutes. That aside, this is definitely a spot you should check out!

    Stunning!
    Maria W.

    Thank you, Yelp for not allowing me to check into Olympic National Park because of that, it prompted my friend and I to made a detour to Ruby Beach. I had this beach bookmarked for next time visit to Seattle, but I was thrilled to see it now. The walk down was easy and flat with wide steps. Aside from Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park, this is one of the most breathtakingly speechless views! To get the the water, you have to climb over piles and piles of driftwood. Once you've conquered that, then you'll be on cloud 9. My friend and I watched a couple take engagement photos here. It was beautiful and a tearjerker. In some parts, it's low tide, but as you go between the rocks, it can be high tide, so be careful and not turn your back. The waters are icy cold. No sand here, but flat black rocks with a few smooth white stones. One of the cleanest and pure beaches; I didn't see a lick of trash or cigarettes butts anywhere. Unlike at Galveston Beach, those are common to spot. Parking is easy and there are plenty. The restrooms have that shoot contraption again where your bodily waste goes into a hole. The left restroom smelt better than the right. The right side made me want to vomit. Washington residents are spoiled to have this beach at their fingertips!

    Lookout view of the beach
    Stephanie W.

    Tbh I didn't stay long here both because it was getting late, and because it was actually rather chilly! The day I came was clear other than at the beaches (this one and Rialto) - both beaches were QUITE foggy and hazy which actually leant a cool, broody vibe to them. But I certainly did not want to swim, and I didn't even walk down to the shore at this one, I just parked and took a pic from the lookout since my friend said it was nice. I am under the impression at low tide you could go play in tide pools around here and it would prob be really cute! There were also lots of fallen logs people were playing on on the beach. The car park was also QUITE spacious, we didn't have trouble getting a spot around 5p on the Monday in July that we came. Overall: glad I came to check it out! Wouldn't come again just since it's not a very "beachy beach" to hang or swim imo, but it had an ethereal quality that was still really cool! Of note: has NPS bathrooms there, the glorified portapotty kind with a toilet in a solitary room and hand sanitizer but no running water. Plan accordingly

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    Travis T.

    I was driving down the 101 in Olympic National Park and made a stop here at Ruby Beach. Even though they have a large parking lot, it was close to being full when I stopped here. Ruby Beach is very popular and is known for its sea stacks, tide pools and driftwood. Ruby Beach is the northernmost beach in the Kalaloch area. The beach is bounded in the north by the mouth of the Hoh River. I took a mini stroll here with my camera and enjoyed doing a little photography work. The large rock formations that protrude out of the water made for some great photos. The sand has a reddish color to it that is caused by a built-up of almandite minerals. I hear the sunsets are amazing here. I was here during the afternoon and didn't get a chance to witness one unfortunately. There is a lot of massive driftwood logs all over the place. This is not a beach that you would want to walk around without any shoes on. But it is pet friendly. If you need to use the restrooms, there are some near the parking lot. If you love the Twilight movies, several scenes were filmed here.

    Roselia G.

    Beautiful beach with boulders, drift wood, and the finest sand I've seen on the main land. Lots of pebbles though. Make sure to use a restroom before you get to any of these beaches. It's just a hole that's not been hosed down in a decade. There's also no sink, no running water, but there is a hand sanitizer and toilet paper at least.

    Foggy morning
    Jenna M.

    Such a cool area just outside of Forks. There is a parking lot that fills up quickly, and it's kind of a hike down (and also back up) to the beach- not very wheelchair, or even stroller friendly. Also a restroom, but there was a line majority of the time (goes quick). There are two paths and both of them you pretty much have to walk over big logs and driftwood to get to the water. We went with very low tide and such a pretty day.

    December 2024
    Sheri H.

    Ruby Beach now has a paved path down to the beach from the parking area which is on a hill, making it more accessible to people. The state has also repaved the parking lot. There are restrooms with the dark pit into the ground. No other services are here. Noting it is free to access this beach. It is COLD so bring layers, even if it's July. Check the weather and the Olympic National Park's website for advisories during the winter for storms and road closures.

    Amanda M.

    Must stop - even if quick The beaches on the west coast are so unique. We saw the sign while driving through the park and made a quick stop. You have to hike a little down hill to get to the beach from the parking lot. When you get to the bottom there are large driftwood trees to go around to see the beach area.

    Ruby Beach from the top of the hill looking down.
    Chad W.

    The beach is easily accessible with a short walk from the parking area, making it a perfect stop along Highway 101. Whether you're beachcombing, photographing tide pools, or simply soaking in the ocean air, Ruby Beach is unforgettable, serene, and quintessentially Pacific Northwest.

    Danielle F.

    Breathtaking is the only way to describe this beach. Absolutely breathtaking! We drove down here from LA and I would do it again in a heart beat. There is a huge parking lot and all the way down is the trail down to the beach. Very easy and doesn't require much effort. We went in May and it was completely empty. We had the beach practically to ourselves. I'd say give yourself an hour or so take in everything if you are wondering how much time to spend there.

    Cool rocks
    Chance K.

    Extremely beautiful. It was fun climbing around the tide pools to explore the wildlife. It's NOT easy to find parking so get here early. It's an easy hike to the beach. Restrooms in the parking lot had a long line.

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    Kim R.

    What's not to love about this gorgeous stretch of coastline?! We were there on a very foggy, cloudy day, but it didn't take away from the magical feel of Ruby...it only added to it for me. Unique and stunning boulders and rock formations make for some fun climbing and fabulous pictures. And like a majority of the coastline in the area, there is an endless supply of tree bones lining the beach and adding to the beauty.

    Ruby Beach back water area. Good for kids.

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    We started at California Oregon border all the beaches were worth to stop at see and put your foot in the ocean

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    This beach is beautiful. Came on a rare sunny day. The beauty inspired me to call my now husband. We have been together 12 years now.

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    Olympic National Park - Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)

    Olympic National Park

    4.8(212 reviews)
    85.1 km

    Overall a very solid and diverse national park compared to the others that we've been to. Tons of…read moredriving required for anything and a single spot will require hours on the schedule. Most of the famous spots underwhelm but there are many hidden gems that are less busy and more fulfilling. Food options nearby are very subpar so be ready to pack your own; everything also closes very early.

    Better late than never! We made it to the Hurricane Ridge hike on 8/12/25 between 10am-12pm and it…read morewas too hot for me with barely any shade up top and throughout our way down. I would recommend going sooner 7-8am starting time. We camped the night before at HEART O' THE HILLS Campground without prior reservation. It was a quick drive up top to Hurricane Ridge the next morning for our hike. The hike didn't live up to our expectations! Not much to see and not much shade anywhere. Some decent views up top but you can get much better views without hiking up this way. What I appreciate is wheelchair accessible trails up to certain areas of the trail! Plenty of free parking areas up top. For me personally, the views, the landscape, the scenery aren't worth the hype and planning for me to make a trip out here during the second week of August. There are better choices for hikes elsewhere and in the next state, Oregon. The HEART O' THE HILLS campground was nice option for camping and I do appreciate they still offer spots without reservations as it should be as first comes first served instead of let people hoarding them way ahead of time because they have the means to do so and preventing available spaces for true camping spirit. The restroom was cleaned and maintained.

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    Olympic National Park - Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)

    Rime ice along the trails! I love how sharply geometric is looks - reminds me of the Fortress of Solitude from Superman LOL! (Jan 2025)

    Olympic National Park - This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)

    This is hair ice!!! It's actually quite rare and has been so interesting to see it all over the trails! (Jan 2025)

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    Marymere Falls - Chestnut-backed Chickadee along the trail - so many of them and they're so feisty!! One of my faves! (Jan 2025)

    Marymere Falls

    4.6(71 reviews)
    60.6 km

    Awesome hike with an easily accessible waterfall. Easy and short. This is also close to the…read moreentrance to the Mt. Storm King hike, so if marymere is too easy. There's also that hike available here as well

    Anytime we get a chance to hike to a waterfall, we usually find away to make it happen! Marymere…read morefalls was our second hike of the day after we had a good meal in after hiking Mount Storm King. I generally like to embark on hikes early in the morning to get to see the sunrise and see everything wake up for the day as well as to beat the heat and crowds. But, Marymere hike was a much shorter hike and all descriptions stated it was pretty easy. We started from Lake Crescent lodge and headed our way there. The signs were somewhat easy to find and the map the hotel staff gave us helped us to find the trail head. The hike itself, though easy, had a lot to offer on the way to the waterfall. A clearing where there were river stones and sparkling water that birds seemed to wisp by, two wooden bridges to cross, one was a narrow one. Trekking across bridges like those are always a favorite for me, those bridges then lead you to a small loop trail that got you to a lower area to view the water fall and then you can head up further to a higher vantage point that pretty much took your breath away. The waterfall was so worth it to see and after doing such a strenuous hike in the morning this hike was a piece of cake. If you're heading to this area of Washington I highly recommend hopping out and hiking this trail. It's worth it!

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    Marymere Falls - Some tiny, frost-covered ferns along the trail (Jan 2025)

    Some tiny, frost-covered ferns along the trail (Jan 2025)

    Marymere Falls - The second bridge you cross where Falls Creek meets Barnes Creek

    The second bridge you cross where Falls Creek meets Barnes Creek

    Marymere Falls - Views from the trail looking back on the bridge over Barnes Creek

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    Views from the trail looking back on the bridge over Barnes Creek

    Crescent Beach & Rv Park

    Crescent Beach & Rv Park

    2.9(69 reviews)
    72.5 km

    Nice campsite. The WiFi did not reach our spot (66) but T-mobile did have some cell service here…read more The showers and bathrooms were pretty well maintained. A toilet did get clogged at some point but was promptly addressed by the next day. The beach is within walking distance, just across the road.

    Inadequate sanitation for the number of tent campers…read more We stayed at Crescent Beach & RV Park August 2025. One of the two toilets in the tent camping area was out of order for our whole stay (2 days) and the Port-a-potty was full. Very full. For two days. This campground sells out *every summer*; it should not be a surprise to them that they are fully occupied and need to provide adequate sanitation facilities for the people in the 31 tent sites. And in fact, they know that the sanitation is inadequate, because they mentioned it in the notice on the the toilet door: "Due to high volume during summer months, our vault toilets may experience overuse. We schedule two cleanings a day but encourage guests to take full advantage of the flushable toilets, showers, and rinse station located at the east / RV side of the park." The RV side of the park provides a whopping 3 toilets for women, and 2 toilets and a urinal for men. Given the swarms of mosquitoes, its not a delightful walk over to the RV side. Nor is it delightful to have to use a full Port-a-Potty when you are paying $45 a night for a tent camp site. The location is not enough of a redeeming factor for us, we will not be back.

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    Crescent Beach & Rv Park
    Crescent Beach & Rv Park

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    First Beach - Quileute Oceanside Resort

    First Beach

    4.2(20 reviews)
    27.6 km

    The three beaches of La Push are located on the southwest region of the Olympic Peninsula on the…read morePacific Ocean. La Push is about 20 miles west of the town of Forks. Once you arrive at this remote community, you will find one of the hidden treasures on the Olympic peninsula. First Beach has some beautiful coastal scenery. First Beach and Rialto Beach are the only two La Push beaches with drive-up access. La Push/First Beach is the home of the Quileute Nation. La Push was very crowded when I arrived because of a festival that was going on. So I wasn't able to find any parking near the beach. I ended up parking near the general store so that I could spend time exploring the area. The views of the sea stacks at this beach are gorgeous. Like many of the La Push beaches, First Beach is littered with large driftwood. There are some oceanfront cabins at the Quileute Oceanside Resort that are great for families that want to wake up to a view. River's Edge Restaurant is a waterfront restaurant that is popular for dinner.

    We stopped here after visiting Rialto Beach, which is across the way. We visited at around noon in…read moremid-October and the weather was surprisingly sunny and clear! Ample parking as well. I much preferred Rialto, though First Beach might be better if you want to walk on/lay out on sand rather than pebbles. You will drive on reservation land to get to First Beach. As such, I would recommend adhering to the speed limit signs, especially since there are sometimes rez dogs roaming around off leash (including near the beach). A brochure at the Forks Visitor Center said well-behaved dogs can be off-leash at First Beach but signs at the beach said dogs must be on-leash so I kept ours on a long leash. There were a few other folks with dogs and they had theirs on-leash as well. This beach definitely had more of an ocean-y smell to it due to the amount of kelp washed ashore. There were a ton of sea birds both in the water and on shore! I wonder what draws them to the area--there were only a few on Rialto. We picked up some trash along our walk (including someone else's used dog poop bag) but overall, it seemed pretty clean, especially for being what I assume a major tourist destination for the area. There are dumpsters in the parking lot to throw away trash, along with a few porta-potties.

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    First Beach
    First Beach

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