A pallet of beach pebbles runs $1,192.50 to $2,195.00 at Beach Pebbles Direct, depending on color, and that pallet covers roughly 140-150 square feet at the standard 2-inch installed depth. Natural colors like Mexican Beach Pebbles are the cheapest per square foot; polished colors like Tiger Striped and Super Polished Black cost more because of the extra processing. Here's the full breakdown by color, plus what delivery and volume pricing do to the final number.
How much does each color cost per pallet?
These are live prices per pallet, one pallet minimum, no online checkout — you call or request a quote and pay by invoice:
- Mexican Beach Pebbles — $1,192.50 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$7.95/sq ft at 2" deep)
- Diamond White — $1,275.00 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$8.50/sq ft)
- Snow White — $1,295.00 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$8.63/sq ft)
- Mini Mixed — $1,325.00 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$8.83/sq ft)
- Mixed — $1,395.00 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$9.30/sq ft)
- Salt and Pepper — $1,425.00 per 1.5-ton pallet (≈$9.50/sq ft)
- Polished Black — $1,645.00 per 1.4-ton pallet (≈$11.75/sq ft)
- Super Polished Black — $1,945.00 per 1.4-ton pallet (≈$13.89/sq ft)
- Tiger Striped — $2,195.00 per 1.4-ton pallet (≈$15.68/sq ft)
Notice the natural colors (Mexican Beach Pebbles, Diamond White, Snow White, Mini Mixed, Mixed, Salt and Pepper) ship on 1.5-ton pallets and run cheaper. The three polished colors — Polished Black, Super Polished Black, and Tiger Striped — ship on 1.4-ton pallets and cost more because of the tumbling and polishing process.
How much square footage does a pallet actually cover?
At the standard 2-inch installed depth: a 1.5-ton pallet (3,000 lbs) covers about 150 square feet, and a 1.4-ton pallet (2,800 lbs) covers about 140 square feet. Go deeper than 2 inches and you'll cover less area per pallet — go thinner and you'll get more coverage but a less finished look and more weed breakthrough. Two inches is what we recommend and what these coverage numbers assume.
How many pallets do I need for my project?
Take your square footage and divide by 150 (natural colors) or 140 (polished colors). A 300 sq ft flower bed border needs 2 pallets of Mexican Beach Pebbles ($2,385.00) or a little over 2 pallets of Tiger Striped (round up to 3, since we don't split pallets — $6,585.00). A 600 sq ft side yard needs 4 pallets of Snow White ($5,180.00). If your math lands between whole pallets, round up — partial pallets aren't sold separately.
Does the price per pallet drop if I order more?
Yes. Volume pricing kicks in once you order more than three pallets, so a 4+ pallet order costs less per pallet than the per-unit prices listed above. The exact discount depends on color and quantity, so the fastest way to get your real number is a quote — request one here or call 904-685-9550.
What does delivery add to the total?
Delivery is quoted separately from the stone, and how your pallets ship depends on how many you order. Under 4 pallets ships LTL freight with curbside unloading. Four or more pallets ships flatbed. Most of Florida gets next-day delivery; the rest of the Southeast is 2-3 days. We also ship to the Caribbean. Delivery pricing is based on your zip code and pallet count, so it's part of the quote, not a flat add-on.
Is there a minimum order, and how do I pay?
One pallet is the minimum — we sell by the pallet, not by the bag or by the ton loose. There's no online checkout on the site: you call or submit a quote request, we confirm pricing and delivery, and you pay by invoice.
Are the polished colors worth the extra cost?
Being honest about it: Polished Black, Super Polished Black, and Tiger Striped look sharp when they're installed, but the polish can fade if the stone sits in full, direct Florida sun for extended periods. If you're covering a shaded courtyard or a covered walkway, the finish holds up longer. If you're doing a wide-open, all-day-sun front bed, a natural color like Mexican Beach Pebbles or Salt and Pepper will hold its look with less fading and cost less per square foot. One more thing worth knowing regardless of color: don't use beach pebbles in or around a fire pit. They trap moisture and can crack or pop when heated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest beach pebble color per pallet?
Mexican Beach Pebbles, at $1,192.50 per 1.5-ton pallet — about $7.95 per square foot installed at 2 inches deep.
Do prices include delivery?
No. Stone pricing and delivery are quoted separately. Delivery cost depends on your zip code and how many pallets you're ordering.
Can I order less than a full pallet?
No, one pallet is the minimum order and we don't split pallets.
How fast is delivery in Florida?
Next day in most cases. The rest of the Southeast typically takes 2-3 days, and we also deliver to the Caribbean.
Ready to get a real number for your project? Request a quote or call us at 904-685-9550 (calls only, this line doesn't take texts). Most Florida orders go out next day.