Ruby Beach, Coastal beach in Jefferson County, Washington

Ruby Beach is a coastal stretch within Olympic National Park along Highway 101 in Jefferson County, Washington. Large rock pinnacles rise directly from the water while driftwood logs pile between pebbles and dark sand along the shore.

Ruby Beach lies in the coastal section of Olympic National Park, on Highway 101 in Jefferson County, about 27 miles south of Forks. Its name comes from ruby-like crystals in the beach sand. Offshore, roughly 4 miles to the southwest, stand Destruction Island and its lighthouse, both visible from the shore.

The name comes from ruby-like crystals in the beach sand, as both source articles state. The beach lies in Olympic National Park and is one of its main tourist attractions, reached from Highway 101 in Jefferson County, 27 miles south of Forks. From the sand, Destruction Island and its lighthouse are visible about 4 miles to the southwest.

A wooden stairway leads from the parking area through Sitka spruce trees down to the beach, and the descent can become slippery when wet. Tide covers large sections of the shore twice daily, so checking tidal times before visiting helps plan your walk.

Destruction Island lies about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of the beach, and its lighthouse can be seen from the sand. The island's name is not explained in the sources, which only record its position and the visibility of the light.