Tropical Yards delivers bulk coquina shell by dump trailer across all of Northeast Florida. From St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra in St. Johns County, through Palm Coast and Flagler Beach in Flagler County, all the way to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach in Volusia County. Coquina shell starts at $145/yard. Delivery fees start at $250 — fully transparent, no hidden charges.
Ordering coquina shell delivery from Tropical Yards is straightforward. There are no complicated online portals, no waiting days for a callback. Here is exactly what to expect when you place an order with us.
Step 1 — Calculate your quantity. Before you call, estimate how much coquina shell you need. A single cubic yard covers approximately 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. A typical two-car driveway (20 × 20 feet) needs about 4 cubic yards. A 3-foot garden pathway running 30 feet needs roughly 1 cubic yard. If you're unsure, our team helps you calculate on the phone — we do this every day and can walk you through it quickly.
Step 2 — Call us at 772-267-1611. Tell us your address, how many yards you need, and when works for delivery. We'll confirm your city's delivery fee and give you a total on the spot. No vague estimates — you'll know the exact cost before you commit. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Step 3 — We schedule your delivery. Most deliveries happen within the same week, and many within 1–2 business days. We call or text you the morning of delivery to confirm a delivery window. For larger projects or multiple loads, we coordinate a timeline that works with your crew or landscaper.
Step 4 — We arrive and dump. Our driver backs the 14-foot dump trailer into your driveway or yard entrance and deposits the coquina shell exactly where you want it. For most residential deliveries, we can place material within a few feet of the target area. If you have tight access — narrow gates, overhead obstructions, or soft ground — let us know when you call and we'll discuss the best approach.
Step 5 — Spread and enjoy. Once the shell is on your property, you spread it yourself or have a landscaper handle it. Coquina shell compacts naturally over time and with light foot traffic — no special equipment required for most projects. For driveways, one pass with a plate compactor (available at any equipment rental store) sets the material firmly.
We deliver coquina shell to cities across St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia counties. Each delivery fee is a flat rate per load — it does not increase per cubic yard. The more coquina shell you order per trip, the better value the delivery fee becomes.
| City | County | Delivery Fee | Coquina Shell Price | Example: 4 Yards Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | St. Johns | $250 | $145/yard | $830 |
| St. Augustine Beach | St. Johns | $250 | $145/yard | $830 |
| Ponte Vedra / Ponte Vedra Beach | St. Johns | $275 | $145/yard | $855 |
| Nocatee / World Golf Village | St. Johns | $250 | $145/yard | $830 |
| Palm Coast | Flagler | $300 | $145/yard | $880 |
| Flagler Beach | Flagler | $300 | $145/yard | $880 |
| Bunnell / Beverly Beach | Flagler | $300 | $145/yard | $880 |
| Ormond Beach | Volusia | $350 | $145/yard | $930 |
| Daytona Beach | Volusia | $375 | $145/yard | $955 |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea / Holly Hill | Volusia | $350 | $145/yard | $930 |
All delivery fees are flat per trip — order as much coquina shell per load as you need. Multiple loads to the same address receive a 10% discount on the second and subsequent delivery fees.
Call now for a same-day quote. We schedule fast — most deliveries within 1–2 business days.
Not all coquina shell is equal. Tropical Yards sources fresh coquina shell from Florida quarries — the same type of material that has been used in St. Augustine construction and landscaping for centuries. Here is what you can expect in every load we deliver.
Our coquina shell is not mixed with filler, recycled concrete, or inferior aggregate. Every cubic yard is genuine crushed coquina — the natural shell-limestone sedimentary material native to coastal Florida. You get exactly what you order.
Coquina shell arrives in a mixed grade suited for driveways, pathways, and garden beds — coarse enough to stay in place, fine enough to compact. This is the ideal particle size for residential landscaping and drainage applications across Northeast Florida.
We don't stockpile coquina for months. Fresh material compacts better, has fewer fines, and delivers the clean cream-to-golden color that Northeast Florida homeowners expect. Older stockpiled material often arrives with excessive dust and discoloration.
We run deliveries Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Here is everything you should know before your delivery date to make the process smooth.
Access requirements: Our dump trailer is 14 feet long and requires reasonable driveway clearance to back in safely. Low-hanging tree branches, narrow gates (less than 10 feet wide), or very soft wet ground can affect placement. If you have any access concerns, describe your property when you call and we'll advise on placement options.
Have a spot in mind: Tell us where you'd like the material placed — driveway apron, side yard, near the garden beds. Our driver can position the dump spot within reason. If you need material spread across multiple areas, plan to shovel or rake after dumping, or have a wheelbarrow ready.
Multiple-load projects: Large driveways, parking pads, and commercial properties may require more than one load. We can run two trips in the same day for most St. Johns County locations. For Volusia County addresses requiring multiple loads, we typically schedule them on the same day to consolidate trip time. Discounted delivery applies automatically on your second load.
Weather considerations: We deliver in most weather conditions. Heavy rain doesn't stop a delivery, but extremely muddy conditions can make dump placement messy or cause trailer ruts in soft lawns. If you're concerned about ground conditions, call us and we'll talk through the options.
Once your coquina shell arrives, you'll find it works beautifully across a wide range of landscaping applications. Homeowners across our three-county service area use delivered coquina for:
Driveways: Coquina shell is the most popular driveway surface in coastal Northeast Florida. It handles our heavy summer rainfall without flooding, compacts into a firm surface, and doesn't require permits or inspections like concrete or asphalt. A typical two-car driveway costs $830–$955 delivered depending on your location. See our driveway installation guide for depth recommendations and installation tips.
Pathways and walkways: A 3-foot wide pathway with coquina shell requires about 1 cubic yard per 25–30 linear feet at 3 inches deep. Pathways between garden beds, from the street to your front door, or through a backyard garden are some of the most popular uses. See our walkway installation page for layout ideas.
Drainage solutions: Low-lying areas, French drain trenches, and water retention zones benefit enormously from coquina shell. Its open structure allows water to move through freely while providing a stable surface. Learn more on our drainage solutions page.
Pool decks and surrounds: Coquina shell stays cooler than concrete in Florida sun, provides traction when wet, and looks beautiful surrounding a pool with tropical plantings. Pool deck installations typically use 2–4 cubic yards depending on the size of the surround area.
Garden beds and borders: As a mulch alternative, coquina shell doesn't decompose, doesn't attract termites, and maintains its appearance year-round. It pairs naturally with palm trees, hibiscus, bougainvillea, and other tropical plants we carry.
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We deliver coquina shell from our St. Augustine base south to Daytona Beach and north to Ponte Vedra Beach — covering all of St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia counties. That's a delivery corridor running roughly 80 miles along the Northeast Florida coast. We serve St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, and all surrounding communities.
Delivery fees are flat per load: St. Augustine $250, Ponte Vedra $275, Palm Coast $300, Flagler Beach $300, Ormond Beach $350, Daytona Beach $375. These fees do not increase with the number of cubic yards ordered — a full trailer load costs the same flat fee as a half load. Order more per trip and the delivery cost becomes a smaller portion of your total.
Most deliveries are scheduled within 1–3 business days of your call. For St. Augustine and nearby St. Johns County locations, same-week delivery is almost always available. Flagler and Volusia County deliveries typically run 2–4 business days out depending on current scheduling. Call us at 772-267-1611 Monday–Saturday, 7AM–5PM for current availability.
Our 14-foot dump trailer carries up to 5 cubic yards of coquina shell per load. Five yards covers approximately 500 square feet at 3 inches deep — enough for most standard driveways or large pathway projects. Projects requiring more than 5 yards need multiple trips, which we can coordinate on the same day for most locations.
Yes, we regularly deliver coquina shell to both Palm Coast and Flagler Beach, as well as Bunnell, Beverly Beach, Hammock, and other Flagler County communities. The delivery fee for both Palm Coast and Flagler Beach is $300 per load. See our Flagler County page for more details on local delivery service.
Yes — this is one of the best ways to save on delivery fees. We can combine coquina shell and tropical plants (palm trees, hibiscus, bougainvillea, or any of our 125+ varieties) on the same dump trailer trip. Call us with your full order — plants and coquina — and we'll quote you a combined delivery. Visit our plant delivery page for more information.
Just call us. We'll ask you a few quick questions — the area's dimensions and your intended depth — and calculate the quantity for you on the phone. You can also use our online driveway cost calculator to get an instant estimate before you call. It's always better to order slightly more than you need — leftover coquina is easy to use in other areas of the yard.