--- title: San Pablo Blue Pebbles | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/san-pablo-blue/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Cobbles & pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/cobbles-pebbles/) - San Pablo Blue # San Pablo Blue Pebbles San Pablo Blue pebbles are 1 to 3 inch blue stones smoothed by water, used for dry creek beds, pond edges, borders and garden paths. Phone the Mid Valley Rock yard to confirm they are on hand, then see the blue color in daylight. San Pablo Blue Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. The blue color is what makes San Pablo Blue pebbles special. These 1 to 3 inch pebbles have been smoothed by water into rounded shapes, and their blue tone brings a cool, calm feel to a garden. They are a natural choice when you want a dry creek bed to read like water, or when you want a border that ties in with a pool, blue pots or gray siding. ## Color and size San Pablo Blue pebbles are blue in color and water-smoothed. Tones vary a little from stone to stone. At 1 to 3 inches, they are big enough to see from a distance but small enough to spread easily. The smooth, water-worn surface makes them pleasant to handle and easy to rake into place. The rounded shape also lets water move through them in a creek bed. ## Using blue pebbles Line a dry creek bed with them to suggest water. They also look good around ponds and in [water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/). As a border, they pair well with gray and blue stone, like [bluestone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-full-range/) flagstone. Blue pebbles also make a calm accent around a birdbath or at the foot of a boulder. A small patch goes a long way, since the color is less common in a garden. ## Install and upkeep Lay fabric under the pebbles, then spread them one or two layers deep. Add larger cobbles for a more natural creek look. Rinse now and then to keep the blue bright. Bring your measurements to the yard and staff can help size the order. ## Popular uses - Dry creek beds - Pond edges - Garden borders - Pathway fill - Accents with blue pots ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes often. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for San Pablo Blue. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=San%20Pablo%20Blue#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Cobbles and pebbles - **Sold by:** Ask the yard how it is sold - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Pickup or delivery, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Wet them in the yard to see the deeper blue. - Mix in a few larger cobbles for a natural creek. - Pair with gray stone for a cool palette. ### Keep reading - [Stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with San Pablo Blue - [Bluestone: Full Range Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-full-range/) - [Flat Lava Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flat-lava/) - [Mexican Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles/) - [Rainbow Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow-pebbles/) ## San Pablo Blue questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### How big are San Pablo Blue pebbles? They are 1 to 3 inches. ### Are they natural? Yes. They are smoothed by water into rounded shapes. ### Are they good for a dry creek bed? Yes. The blue color suggests water, which makes them a popular choice for creek beds. ## More cobbles & pebbles - [Mexican Pebbles 3/8 Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles-3-8/) - [Black Polished Pebbles Bagged Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/black-polished-pebbles-bagged/) - [Jade Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/jade-pebbles/) - [Colorado Skippers Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/colorado-skippers/) - [Rainbow Cobbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow-cobbles/) - [Tiger Striped Polished Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tiger-striped-polished/) [All cobbles & pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/cobbles-pebbles/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed