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4.8 (100 reviews)

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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.

Beautiful beach!! Lots of driftwood and shallow creek for kids to play with beach toys. Very picturesque with the fogs and islands and rocks. Short trail down to the beach. One of my favorite stops on the Washington coast!

Gabrielle B.

Beautiful beach in the Olympic national forest near Forks, WA. I got extremely lucky and came here on a bright sunny day, which is quite rare in this area. Like most PNW beaches, this is a rocky beach. However there is some sand too! I found a nice soft patch that was so comfortable to sit in and enjoy the nice day. There is a short walk down to the beach and it's a great spot for a picnic.

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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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Beach was okay and rocky. Easily walkable onto the beach but you have to cross some driftwoods.

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Low tide was amazing we saw starfish galore so many shells the pathway down looked like a resort and it was al natural

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Kalaloch Beach and Campground - Sunset from D Loop at Kalaloch.

Kalaloch Beach and Campground

4.6(29 reviews)
12.0 km

We camped here for the first time 10 years ago and stayed in D Loop. The first thing our littles…read moredid was climb the super tall trees! 10 years later, and we stayed in the same spot we reserved and the first thing our (now ) teenagers did- climb the super tall trees! I got a little emotional as I recalled them being so small, and cut to now, how fast time flew. Their memories of this place were so fond. We checked off a bucket list item though- we told ourselves that the next time we come back, we'd have a bonfire on the beach and that's exactly what we did! We stayed out until 11 at night on the beach and it was pretty dark! Core memories made. We will definitely return and it won't be in 10 years, more like 2. We love you, Kalaloch!!!

This pretty beach in Olympic National Park is also a campground. There is a ranger station nearby…read morethat you can stop at for information about the area. A park ranger is on hand to answer any questions that you may have. Kalaloch and Ruby Beach are located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula right off the 101. This is one of the most visited areas of Olympic National Park. Kalaloch Campground is one of the only places for camping on the southern coast of Olympic National Park. There are over 170 campsites that have a picnic table and fire ring. Make sure you reserve early as they fill up quick during the summer season. Kalaloch Lodge is also located right by the beach and has rooms and cabins available. Kalaloch Beach is a great place for tidepooling and bird watching. I enjoyed a short stay here. I was able to walk on the beach and take in some fresh air after being in the car all day. Nearby is the Tree of Life spruce tree if you want to check that out. Just follow the Kalaloch Beach Nature Trail from the Kalaloch Campground parking lot. Once you are on the beach, it is a short walk away.

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Kalaloch Beach and Campground - Men's bathroon

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Kalaloch Beach - dog friendly - pure joy.

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(210 reviews)
85.1 km

Another great National Park! Its enormous, you cant see it all in one week. I would definitely map…read moreit out. I read alot of reviews and decided to go wth the recommended spot this trip. I have no problem saving my list for another trip next yr. Make sure you grab a map at the visitor center, they are very helpful. Dont miss Hoh Rainforest, I have already reviewed this park. Hope you all take some time and enjoy the USA parks. So much beauty to enjoy!

My fiancé and I had the most magical time exploring Olympic National Park. If you know me, you know…read morethat I'm an avid fan of NPS. I love to visit and collect brochures from the parks we visit. Checking out this park was such a treat. I especially adored how different each section felt of this park. Each highlight of the park felt wildly different from each other. Here's what we visited (I suggest checking it all out) : Lake Cushman: Our first day at the park we decided to do a quick stop to check the lake out. We didn't go on any hikes, but we met a kind retired ranger at a viewpoint that shared Staircase was the hike to do there. Hurricane Ridge: Go early to visit this one because it gets PACKED. It's absolutely stunning and beyond gorgeous. You're surrounded by mountains and every point on the hike is a fun viewpoint. At certain angles you can see Canada and Port Angeles. There is a lot of parking here and restrooms. Kalaloch Beach: There are several beaches and entrances to this spot. We went to Kalaloch Beach 3 and had a really pretty hike down to the beach. We saw some starfish on our walk. We also saw people fishing. My grandmother who grew up here recommended checking out this beach and I'm so glad we did. Hoh Rainforest: Another really popular spot that you'll want to show up early to. There is a visitor center attached to this. It's a fairly easy loop. The trees are amazing here. Sol Duc: It was POURING when we visited this spot. It really added to the whole experience though. This hike through the forest was majestic. And the waterfall at the end made it extra special. While we weren't able to take advantage of the hot springs further up the road (before Sol Duc trailhead), I recommend scheduling a time to visit after some hiking. This park is HUGE. And filled with endless beauty. We barely scratched the surface. I'd recommend making sure your trip is at least three days. We bought the $80 annual pass for our trip since we went in and out of the park a lot. I highly recommend visiting this national gem.

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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(68 reviews)
60.6 km

lovely hike - wide and mostly flat path until the steps to the falls viewing area. ample parking…read moreand close to path leading to lake crescent lodge which has a nice dining room overlooking the crystal blue lake.

I chose this hike because my mother was with me and doesn't have a lot of stamina. The hike is only…read moreabout a mile each way and it's fairly flat right up until the very end, where there is suddenly a pretty steep staircase. My mom made it to the staircase but didn't want to go up, and unfortunately you can't see the waterfall unless you go up. However, there's a cute bridge and little creek right at the bottom there where a lot of other families and older folks had stopped and it's still very enjoyable just to hang out there! If you do go up the stairs, it's only about 4 or 5 flights and then you're at the lookout right by the waterfall. It's quite pretty! Tbh one of my fav things about this trail though was an absolutely MASSIVE and photo-op worthy mossy tree near the beginning of the trail just after you cross under the road. Really liked that! Overall - if you want a shorter, easier walking trail, this is a good one up to the staircase! You can also forgo the whole walk and just take a lap around the lake near the trailhead to see wildflowers and pretty sights.

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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(68 reviews)
72.5 km

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.

We stayed at the Crescent Beach and RV Park along the Strait of Juan de Fuca (Port Angeles,…read moreWashington) in mid-August, 2024. Traveling in a van-sized Class B RV to visit Olympic National Park, we generally stayed at dry campgrounds (without hookups) in the national park or national forest. However, Fairholm on Lake Crescent (in the north) was already fully-booked and we needed electricity as we weren't getting enough sun to charge our solar panels. We were very pleased to get a reservation at this private campground. Reservation. It was easy to make a reservation online. There are different types of sites, including tent only (no hookups), partial hookups, full hookups, and cabins. After careful consideration of the campground maps, I made a reservation for site 01, which was at the edge of the RVs on one side and a fenced-in cemetery on the other. Tent sites were beyond the cemetery. The full hookup 30' RV site (50/30/20 amp) was $60, plus taxes ($6.36) for one night. Access. We were coming from Forks, WA, and followed 101N to the campground. We liked the idea of driving along Lake Crescent, not realizing that the road would be curvy and very narrow at times - sometimes with blind curves and seemingly room for only one car. We were fine in a van, but I wouldn't want to be on that road in a larger RV or if towing a trailer. After our stay, we took Route 112 out and that was much easier. Check-in. Check-in time was 3 pm, with instructions that you would be charged their $8 day use fee if you arrived before 3 pm. The girl at the desk was friendly and helpful. However, she informed me that they had to move our reservation to site 03 because site 01 was still occupied. This was disappointing as I had specifically reserved site 01 so that our small van wouldn't be sandwiched between two large RVs. Campground experience. The site was flat. The hookups worked. The occupants of our neighboring sites were quiet. The road to the tent sites were behind us, but we were separated by some trees so it was still quiet. Restrooms were clean. As others, we did experience some mosquitos and other irritating bugs, both at the campground and the beach, but they weren't of the volume/swarms as described by others. Beach access. The half-mile private beach was directly across the (low traffic) road directly in front of the campground. The beach was clean, with lots of natural driftwood and a view of Canada across the strait. The campground had two Adirondack chairs on the beach from which you could relax or watch the gorgeous sunset. We enjoyed the beach, but it was very cold and windy, even in August. The beach was also adjacent to the public Salt Creek Recreation Area. We recommend this campground. A point off on our rating because we were switched to a different site than we reserved (without being informed) and their policy of charging a day use fee ($8) to soon-to-be registered campers if they arrive early (before 3 pm).

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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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