3/8 Inch Crushed Rock for Pathways in Big Sur, CA

Order gravel and aggregate delivery in Big Sur, CA online, by the ton or the yard. California Rock Supply delivers Class 2 base, crushed rock and fines to sites across Monterey County. Big Sur ground changes fast: sandy stretches near the shoreline, heavy clay on the hills above it.

Pick your material, size the load with the calculator, and choose a delivery date at checkout. A dump truck brings it to your site.

Ground and Conditions in Big Sur

A thin base fails first on the edges. Class 2 base spread too shallow ravels under tires, pumps mud in winter, and cracks the pavers or slab sitting on top of it. Fix the base and the surface lasts.

Clay is the reason. Coast Range soils crack when dry and swell when wet, so water sits instead of soaking away. Sandy ground along the shoreline drains fast and needs its own treatment.

Most rain lands from late fall to spring, much of it in a few large storms. Hillside runoff and slides follow on steep slopes, and saturated clay is what holds jobs up. Build in the dry season, from late spring into fall, and get drainage in before the rain returns.

Materials for Big Sur Projects

Paths and walkways are the tightest call on most Big Sur properties. The surface sets the whole feel of the route, and the layer under it decides whether it stays true.

3/8" Crushed Stone is the fines and screenings pick for path topping. The small angular stone packs firm, drains, and sits well over a compacted base. Use it on walkways, garden paths and tight bedding where larger rock would ride rough.

Stone Screenings, DG in local usage, is the classic firm-packing path and patio surface. It knits together when compacted and works laid over Class 2 base.

Walkway Gravel gives path edges a finer, walkable finish. For play areas and bedding, Natural Pea Gravel is rounded and comfortable underfoot.

Under all of it goes Class 2 Base, also called Class II base rock or Class 2 aggregate base. It is the standard California base material, specified by Caltrans as Class 2 aggregate base, and it carries driveways, parking pads and the compacted layer beneath pavers, slabs and DG paths. Recycled base rock and crushed miscellaneous base do the same job from Road Base or asphalt.

Delivery to Big Sur and the Surrounding Area

Order online and choose your quantity two ways: by the ton, or by the cubic yard. Not sure which fits your job? The calculator sizes the load from your dimensions and settles it for you.

Bulk delivery means a dump truck backs to your site and tips the load where you want it. Have the drop spot clear before it arrives. California Rock Supply delivers across Monterey County, including Salinas, Seaside, Monterey, Soledad and Marina.

Pick a delivery date at checkout and the material comes to the site.

Questions from Big Sur Buyers

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

A clear, level drop spot with room for the truck to back in and pull out. Mark any sprinkler heads, gas lines or soft ground the driver should avoid. If the load is going behind a gate or up a narrow drive, say so when you order, because a loaded dump truck needs space to turn and tip. Keep the area free of parked cars and tools.

What is the best base under pavers in Big Sur?

Class 2 base, the standard California base material. It compacts hard, drains, and holds a level plane under the sand bedding and pavers above it. Recycled base rock and crushed miscellaneous base perform the same job when made from Road Base or asphalt. Put drainage stone below the base on clay ground, and build in the dry season so the base goes down and compacts before winter rain hits.

Size Your Path Load Before You Order

Run your path or pad dimensions through the calculator and let it set the tonnage or yardage. Then pick the material, choose a delivery date, and place the order online. California Rock Supply delivers Class 2 base, 3/8 inch crushed stone and DG to Big Sur sites, so start with the calculator and get your load scheduled.