Ruby Beach

Beach Forks, Washington, United States

What to expect

Explore Ruby Beach, a stunning coastal destination with unique rock formations, swirling sun-bleached driftwood, and tide pools filled with sea life. It's a great spot for families, with a large pool ideal for children to play near Cedar Creek

Plan your family visit to the Ruby Beach with these blog insights 👇

2-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary with Kids + Map

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked out to the coast and then down the stairs

Highlights: The kids still insisted on getting in the water, so come prepared with packable towels ✨

Guide to 7 Beautiful Beaches of Olympic National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ruby Beach, where we walked along the smooth-rock beach, explored driftwood, and took photos

Highlights: The kids had fun climbing around driftwood and rock, and we enjoyed the beautiful views ✨

Easily Accessible Pacific Beaches in Olympic National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ruby Beach, which is one of the more popular beaches in Olympic National Park. We enjoyed the dramatic sea stacks and the sunsets. The beach is close to the parking lot, making it easy to have a typical beach day without having to trek all of our gear down

Highlights: Ruby Beach was a great choice for us because it was easy to get to and had a lot to offer. The kids loved playing in the sand and exploring the driftwood, and we enjoyed the dramatic sea stacks and the beautiful sunsets ✨

Epic 5-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary

This family's experience:

Activities: We also visited Ruby Beach, which was a beautiful beach with unique rock formations and driftwood

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the tide pools and the unique rock formations ✨

West Coast Road Trip Vancouver to San Francisco

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the beach and explored the tide pools

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the scenic views and searching for creatures in the tide pools ✨

The Best Olympic National Park Itinerary with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time playing in the sand and surf, and the kids loved exploring the tide pools

Highlights: The wide, beautiful stretches of sand were perfect for playing, and we saw a lot of interesting marine life in the tide pools ✨

Kid-friendly beaches on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the beach, enjoying the views of the sea stacks and the ocean. We also had a picnic lunch on the beach

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the sand and searching for seashells. We also enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea stacks and the ocean ✨