Outdoors Olympic NP
Ruby Beach
An outdoor spot in Olympic NP, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Sea stacks, driftwood and red-tinged pebbles on the park's southern coast.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Olympic NP, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Rialto Beach, 18 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Olympic NP, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Rialto Beach
Driftwood-strewn wild beach; walk 1.5 miles north to the Hole-in-the-Wall sea arch.
Outdoors · 18 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Ruby Beach is a stop on our Pacific Northwest route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Olympic NP
4 more curated outdoor spots in Olympic NP. See the full Olympic NP guide.
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Hurricane Ridge
Paved road to subalpine meadows with views across the Olympic range and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Lake Crescent
Glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, kayak rentals and lakeshore trails off US-101.
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Sol Duc Falls
Short forest walk to a waterfall splitting into channels in a narrow gorge.
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Hall of Mosses Trail
0.8-mile loop through the Hoh Rain Forest's moss-draped bigleaf maples and spruce.
When to go
Average daily highs in Olympic NP run from 31°F in December to 59°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Ruby Beach itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Olympic NP from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Olympic NP weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Ruby Beach, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Ruby Beach, Washington 98331, USA
- Coordinates
- 47.71087, -124.41540
- Destination
- Olympic NP, Washington
Ruby Beach: quick answers
How much time do you need at Ruby Beach?
Plan on about an hour at Ruby Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Ruby Beach?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Sunset is best; trail from the lot is short but steep.
Is Ruby Beach free?
Yes, we list Ruby Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Ruby Beach?
Ruby Beach is at Ruby Beach, Washington 98331, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Ruby Beach?
Ruby Beach appears on Pacific Northwest, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Ruby Beach to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Olympic NP.
Plan Olympic NP
- Olympic NP travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Olympic NP weather by month
- Seattle to Olympic NP 61 mi straight-line
- Olympic NP to Portland 164 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Olympic NP
- Marymere Falls Trail Activity
- Next Door Gastropub Drinks
- Lake Crescent Lodge Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.