Ruby Beach

Scenic sea stacks and tidepools on the Olympic coast

Overview
Ruby Beach is the northernmost beach access point in the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park. A short forested trail leads from the gravel parking area to a driftwood-strewn beach with dramatic sea stacks and rich tidepools popular for photography and exploration.

Access & Location
Ruby Beach is reached from U.S. Highway 101 in the Kalaloch area; the park and regional publications list the nearest public access as US Highway 101 & Lower Hoh Road, with Forks, WA (ZIP 98331) the closest post town for services. Visitors typically approach along Highway 101 through the Kalaloch area.

Facilities & Accessibility
The site has a sloped gravel parking area with vault toilets, an accessible viewing area adjacent to the parking, and a beach access trail (the trail to the beach is steep and descends from the bluff; the accessible viewing area provides an ocean view next to the lot). Amenities listed by the National Park Service include information, restrooms, trailhead, trash receptacles and an accessible viewing area.

Safety & Visitor Tips
Plan visits around low tides when exploring tidepools; winter swells and log movement can change beach access points, and usual coastal hazards (sneaker waves, changing tides) apply. Check current park conditions and tide information before visiting. For practical visitor information and current conditions call the Olympic National Park visitor information line.

Coordinates & Official Designation
Ruby Beach is a named coastal feature within Olympic National Park in Jefferson County, Washington (GNIS / USGS coordinates commonly listed as approximately 47.7109117, -124.4154769).

Sources: National Park Service (Ruby Beach & Olympic NP pages), GNIS / USGS location records, and regional visitor information for Kalaloch/Forks.