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Ruby Beach

Olympic National Park, WA
5.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveler Description: Ruby Beach, located about 35 miles south of the town of Forks on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, is one of the most scenic beaches in the state that... more »
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Pullman, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Beautiful beach, with large stacks, tidepools, etc. Best time to visit is at sunset or early morning. More

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Fairhope, Alabama
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

This beach is unlike any other. Beautiful rock formations and cliffs. As with may beaches, there are mounds of logs on the shore that drift here. A unique experience. More

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New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

My favorite place in Olympic National Park. We went in the morning when the sun was just peaking thru the trees along the cliffs above the beach. Though not as many tide pools as I read about, as there was not a lot of reefs except for the foot of a couple of large rock formations, the ocean water was... More

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Friendswood, Texas
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Must wlk ruby bech and I alto beach, amazing photo ops, easy to get to tide pools filled with starfish. More

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Delaware, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

I spent 5 days touring the Olympic Peninsula along WA's highway 101 and was absolutely amazed at Ruby Beach! Be sure to check out all the beaches along the coast, especially this one. I actually have a daughter due in August and Ruby is my choice name due to this WA attraction. More

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Leverkusen
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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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We have been to Ruby Beach in the evening to see the sunset. We liked the tide pools on Second Beach more, but here you have not to climb over the driftwood (which makes the beach very romantic at sunset!) to reach the water. By the way: it really glows in the evening-sunlight (see my photos). The rocks at Ruby... More

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Spokane, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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This was not our first trip to Ruby Beach - we've been there several times because it truely is memorable.The rocks on the beach are so unusual - flat, round and different colors and sizes - why are they just on that beach???? We were there at high tide today - the surf was splendid and the ocean reminded us... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Great for long walks - interesting cliffs and washed up water logs. Beautiful sunsets. Great for kids to run around or couples to just hang out. More

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Port Townsend, Washington
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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This is another easy to get to beach along the wild west coast of WA's Olympic Peninsula...and the Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex...a vast marine sanctuary which includes islands and coastline...a must see... More

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Aberdeen, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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I've recently gotten back into photography so I travel 160 miles round trip to shoot some photos at this beautiful place. I would recommend bringing a lunch and drinks because you can easily spend all day here. Also, I brought knee high boots and they worked great for crossing a little creek that divides the beach, and for being in... More

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