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June 5, 2026
Beach Sand
$51.60/ton· material
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Product description
Soft, clean sand for beaches, courts, and sandboxes
Beach sand is clean sand with a light color and a soft feel underfoot. It's the sand people picture for backyard beaches, volleyball courts, and fire pit lounges. It also works anywhere you want a light, clean finish. Grain size and exact shade vary by location.
Beach sand is soft, clean, light-colored sand for backyard beaches and volleyball courts, not coarse gray sand made for concrete.
Also called: white sand, volleyball sand, decorative sand.
Product Specifications
- Material
- Clean sand
- Grain
- Fine to medium, varies by location
- Weight
- ~2,600 lbs per cubic yard
- Coverage (2" deep)
- ~125 sq ft per ton
- Color
- Light tan to white, varies by location
- Minimum Order
- 1 ton
- Delivery
- Dump truck, directly to your location
Best For
Backyard beachesVolleyball courtsFire pit areasDecorative borders
Delivery info
- Order by noon and we deliver the next business day.
- You don't need to be home. Tell us where to dump it and the driver puts the pile there.
- Pick your delivery date at checkout.
- Questions? Call or text us at 855-241-8884.
What happens after you order
- 1We’ll be in touch! You'll hear from our team shortly to confirm your order details.
- 2We handle the logistics We schedule with one of our local hauling partners.
- 3You prep the drop spot We’ll send delivery-day instructions 24 hours before your scheduled date.
- 4Delivery day Keep your phone nearby and make sure the drop area is clear for the truck.
- 5We check in after We’ll follow up to make sure the delivery went smoothly.
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Hello Gravel Guarantee
Right material. Safe delivery. Real help if we miss.
How it works
- We fix what we control. Wrong material, confirmed fulfillment errors, or orders we cannot complete are reviewed for replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.
- Safe delivery comes first. The driver chooses the final safe dump location on site. If your requested spot is not safely reachable, we deliver to the closest safe location available.
- Plans change. You can cancel free up to one full business day before delivery. Next-business-day orders cannot be cancelled once confirmed.
- Natural material varies. Color, texture, moisture, dust, and sizing can vary by quarry, supplier, season, and region.
“We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.”
Why Choose This Product
Bright and Clean
Light color that gives yards a beach look.
Soft Underfoot
Comfortable for bare feet, play, and games.
Drains Well
Rain soaks through instead of puddling.
Delivery Included
The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.
Compare Materials
Current selectionBeach Sand
MaterialClean sand
GrainFine to medium, varies by location
Weight~2,600 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep)~125 sq ft per ton
ColorLight tan to white, varies by location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Shape—
Best For
Backyard beachesVolleyball courtsFire pit areasDecorative borders
Mason Sand
MaterialWashed natural sand
Grain—
Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
ShapeFine grain
Best For
Paver beddingMasonrySandboxesLeveling
Beach sand is the bright, good-looking sand for beaches and courts. Pick playground sand for sandboxes and play areas, or mason sand for a fine, smooth finish.
What customers say
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Hello Gravel excels at smooth ordering and responsive communication, though delivery consistency and accuracy issues concern some customers.
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Priority m.
4 months ago
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Got everything delivered on time, very time efficient. Love the service.
June 3, 2026
Carolyn M.
1 day ago
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Hello Gravel made ordering fill dirt so easy. They were quick and the communication was excellent. I plan to use them again for gravel next.
October 19, 2026
Dave
1 week ago
Great service would highly recommend this company. I’ll use them again.
October 13, 2026
Rachel
2 weeks ago
I ordered fill dirt to grade around my house. The process was so simple! The driver met me where I wanted him to drop the dirt. I think I spent a total of 30 min with the ordering, paying, and the truck arriving with the material the day they said they would be there. I'm very pleased.
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2 weeks ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the calculator with your length, width, and depth. One ton covers about 125 square feet at 2 inches deep. A 30 by 60 foot volleyball area at 12 inches deep takes roughly 85 to 90 tons.
Backyard courts usually run about 12 inches of sand, and serious players go deeper. Put landscape fabric and a layer of drainage gravel underneath so the court dries fast after rain.
Both are clean and soft. Playground sand is made for sandboxes and play areas. Beach sand is chosen for its bright color, so it's the pick when looks matter, like a backyard beach or court.
Dirt, leaves, and soil from the edges dull it over time. Edging, fabric underneath, and regular raking keep it clean. Top it up with a thin fresh layer when it looks tired.
It's not the best choice. Coarser sand packs and holds better under pavers. Use paver base sand or concrete sand there, and save beach sand for areas you see and walk on.
By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.
