2-3" Mexican Beach Cobble
Description
2-3″ Mexican Beach Cobble works beautifully in water features, zen gardens, dry creek beds, and modern landscape designs. With its smooth, naturally tumbled blend of slate gray, charcoal, and soft sage tones accented by subtle rust speckling, this stone brings a polished, spa-like character that adds calm sophistication to any landscape. Whether used as a decorative ground cover, a water feature accent, or a drainage solution, 2-3″ Mexican Beach Cobble delivers both natural elegance and lasting performance in virtually any application.
True Sizing Note: Like all Mexican Beach Pebbles, our 2″–3″ designation follows a traditional industry grading scale. In practice, these pebbles measure approximately 3–4″ — so you can expect a striking, substantial stone with impressive visual presence.
Quick specs
Available at Our Salt Lake County Landscape Center
This material is stocked in bulk at our Salt Lake County landscape center and is available for both pickup and delivery throughout the surrounding Utah areas. Customers are welcome to stop by and view the gravel in person, making it easier to compare size, color, and texture before placing an order.
Bulk Supply
We stock our landscape center with clearly marked bins so every product is easy to find and readily available.
Loaded by Equipment
Our team can quickly load larger quantities using skid steer loaders for fast and efficient pickup.
See it in Person
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Free Samples
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Pickup
We load trucks and trailers on-site using loaders, with no minimum purchase required.
Delivery
We offer delivery for orders of all sizes, from small quantities to large bulk loads.
Bagging
Bagging is available for pickup and delivery orders at an additional cost.
Live Support
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Installation Depth Guide — Cubic Yard Coverage for 2-3″ Mexican Beach Cobble
| Depth | Coverage per Cubic Yard | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1″ | ~300 sq ft | Too shallow |
| 2″ | ~150 sq ft | Not recommended |
| 3″ | ~100 sq ft | Minimum depth |
| 3.5″ | ~90 sq ft | Recommended |
| 4″ | ~80 sq ft | Ideal depth |
| 5″ | ~60 sq ft | Usually unnecessary |
| 6″ | ~50 sq ft | Excessive |
Note: A typical installation depth is 3–3.5 inches for this rock, which provides good coverage for most applications. Installing at 4 inches can offer added durability and longer-lasting coverage, especially in higher-use areas. Depths less than 3 inches may allow weed barrier or soil to become visible. When in doubt, test a small section first.
Product details, what you should know
- Sizing: Graded as 2-3″, though true measurements typically run closer to 3-4″ (see sizing note above). Some pieces may exceed this range, and the material will include a small amount of smaller particles as part of the natural mix.
- Cleanliness: Washed, smooth river-tumbled material with minimal fines — noticeably cleaner than our crushed/fractured gravels, but can still contain up to 10-15% fines at times.
- Appearance: Smooth, rounded stone featuring a natural blend of slate gray, charcoal, and sage green, with subtle rust and gold speckling on many pieces. Colors deepen dramatically and take on a glossy, polished look when wet. Color may vary slightly between loads.
- History: Material has remained generally consistent in size and color over time. The gray, charcoal, and sage blend is typical of this stone, with minor variation between loads as expected with any natural river-tumbled material. Colors tend to appear more muted and matte when dry and become noticeably richer and glossier when wet.
- Also known as: Commonly referred to as Mexican beach pebble, river rock, or polished landscape cobble.
Mexican Beach Cobble is a smooth, elegant option that works beautifully in water features, zen gardens, dry creek beds, and modern landscape designs. Its rounded, tumbled shape sets it apart from our fractured gravels and makes it particularly well suited for barefoot-friendly areas, pool surrounds, and accent beds. Worth noting — this stone has an exceptional wet color, taking on a deep, glossy sheen with the grays and sage tones really coming alive after rain, making it one of our most dramatic stones to see freshly watered.
- Stock: In Stock
- Unit: Cubic Yard
- Weight: 2,500.00lb
- SKU: RKN-275-0001
- Bin Location: B2
