Crusher Run vs Mexican Beach Pebble

Crusher Run

Dense blend of crushed stone and stone dust ranging from 1.5" down to fine particles. The fines fill voids between larger stones, creating a surface that self-compacts into an exceptionally firm, stable base. Crusher run is the most popular single-material solution for driveways and parking areas.

Mexican Beach Pebble

Mexican beach pebbles are smooth, naturally tumbled stones commonly used in modern and decorative landscaping. They are prized for their uniform shape, rich color, and polished appearance.

Crusher Run

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Parking areas
• ✓ Road base
• ✓ Foundation sub-base
• ✓ Backfill
• ✓ Equipment pads

Mexican Beach Pebble

• ✓ Decorative landscaping
• ✓ Garden beds
• ✓ Planters
• ✓ Water features

Crusher Run

• + Self-compacts into an extremely stable surface
• + Single-layer application (no need for multiple grades)
• + Excellent load-bearing capacity
• + Affordable and widely available
• + Fines lock stones together to resist shifting

• − Not decorative — utilitarian gray appearance
• − Can become muddy if drainage is poor
• − Dusty in dry conditions
• − Tracks onto paved surfaces
• − Requires compaction equipment for best results

Mexican Beach Pebble

• + Very attractive appearance
• + Smooth texture
• + Long-lasting
• + Low dust

• − Expensive
• − Poor traction
• − Can shift easily

Crusher Run

Mix of angular crushed stone from 1.5" down to fine stone dust. The blend of sizes is what makes it self-compacting. Color is typically gray or blue-gray depending on source rock. Sometimes called "crusher run" because it's the raw output of a stone crusher.

Mexican Beach Pebble

Available in sizes from 1" to 3". Commonly black, charcoal, or dark gray.