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10/14/2026

"We'll be telling our kids and grandkids about this one."

That's the kind of pride driving our work on the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit Project, a major transportation improvement that will help connect Marina, Seaside and Sand City with dedicated transit infrastructure, roadway upgrades and expanded trail access.

For our team members, this project is about more than moving dirt, placing concrete or building infrastructure. It is about building something that will serve our neighbors, friends and families for decades to come.

Through close collaboration between construction teams, designers and Monterey-Salinas Transit, we have found ways to improve safety, increase efficiency and deliver long-term value for the communities this project will serve.

As construction continues, we're proud to be helping shape a project that will improve mobility throughout the Monterey Peninsula and leave a lasting impact on the communities we call home!

What a great day at the quarry! 🏃⛰️ This weekend, more than 300 runners joined us for the 2026 Rock & Run, making their ...
10/13/2026

What a great day at the quarry! 🏃⛰️

This weekend, more than 300 runners joined us for the 2026 Rock & Run, making their way through the Wilson Quarry for a one-of-a-kind race experience. Thanks to the incredible support of participants, volunteers, sponsors and community members, this year's event raised $40,000 for Aromas School and San Juan Elementary School!

From first-time runners to longtime Rock & Run regulars, it was great to see so many people come together for a morning of fun and community support.

Thank you to everyone who laced up their shoes, cheered from the sidelines, volunteered their time or helped make the event possible.

We already can’t wait for next year!

The Rock & Run + Permit Amendment Open House is almost here! Join us this Sunday, October 11 for one of our favorite tra...
10/08/2026

The Rock & Run + Permit Amendment Open House is almost here!

Join us this Sunday, October 11 for one of our favorite traditions, the Rock & Run at the Wilson Quarry. It's not every day you get the chance to run or walk through a working quarry, all while supporting local schools and enjoying a fun morning with the community.

This year we'll also be hosting our Permit Amendment Project Open House, so if you've ever wanted to learn more about the quarry and what's ahead, this is a great opportunity to stop by and chat with the team!

Whether you're signing up for the run or just coming out to visit, we'd love to see you there!

🔗 Sign up for the race: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Aromas/RockandRun
🔗 RSVP for the Open House: https://www.graniterock.com/news_events/permit-amendment-project-open-house

That's a wrap on the 2026 Santa Cruz and San Benito County Fairs! One of the highlights for our team was cheering on the...
10/06/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Santa Cruz and San Benito County Fairs!

One of the highlights for our team was cheering on the next generation of agricultural leaders at the Junior Livestock Auctions. Between the two fairs, Graniterock purchased 2 animals and provided 16 add-ons to local participants to recognize all the work they have put in.

We're proud to support the hardworking 4-H and FFA students who spend countless hours raising and caring for their animals. The dedication and pride on display each year is truly inspiring, and we're grateful to be part of a community that invests in these young exhibitors and their futures.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's auctions another great success!

We're here at the San Benito County Fair all weekend and we'd love to see you! Stop by our booth, say hello to the team ...
10/03/2026

We're here at the San Benito County Fair all weekend and we'd love to see you!

Stop by our booth, say hello to the team and chat with us about all things Graniterock. Whether you're a longtime customer, future Graniterocker, or just enjoying the fair, come say hi!

See you there! 🎡☀️

10/01/2026

A smoother ride for one of San Benito County's busiest corridors.

Earlier this year, Graniterock crews completed the Union Road Rehabilitation Project, improving roughly two miles of Union Road between Highway 156 and Riverside Road.

The project included roadway rehabilitation and underground work to improve long-term durability, safety and reliability for the thousands of drivers who rely on this route daily.

Projects like this are a great example of the work we do across the Central Coast, partnering with local agencies to maintain the infrastructure that keeps communities connected.

From Union Road to major highways, bridges, airports and beyond, we're proud to help build and maintain the transportation network our region relies on!

What can a career in construction look like? At Graniterock, it can mean operating equipment, maintaining critical infra...
09/30/2026

What can a career in construction look like?

At Graniterock, it can mean operating equipment, maintaining critical infrastructure, designing solutions, managing projects, protecting the environment, serving customers or leading teams to name a few. Across our company, hundreds of people bring different skills together to help build the roads, schools, airports, utilities and communities that shape life on the Central Coast and beyond.

The path is different for everyone, but it always starts with an opportunity.

Explore our current openings at Graniterock.com/careers!

09/29/2026

Long before sustainability became a common industry conversation, Graniterock was finding ways to reduce energy use, conserve resources and make our operations more efficient.

From net-zero energy improvements at our Watsonville headquarters and solar power generation at the Wilson Quarry to incorporating reclaimed asphalt pavement and lower-cement concrete mixes, these efforts helped lay the foundation for the work we continue to build upon to this day.

The tools and technologies have evolved over the years, but the goal remains the same: delivering the materials our communities depend on while continually looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact.

09/25/2026

Built to move mountains.

The CAT D11T packs 850 horsepower and tips the scales at nearly 230,000 pounds, making it one of the largest dozers ever built.

The King of the Quarry.

If you've ever visited Sand Plant Beach north of Santa Cruz, you've seen a lasting reminder of Graniterock history. This...
09/25/2026

If you've ever visited Sand Plant Beach north of Santa Cruz, you've seen a lasting reminder of Graniterock history.

This photo shows the former Wilder Sand Plant, now known as the Santa Cruz Sand Plant. Graniterock has owned and operated the site since 1967, producing high-quality sand used in projects throughout the region. The operation became such a familiar part of the coastline that the beach below it is still known today as Sand Plant Beach.

The plant's sand has been used for much more than construction. Graniterock has supplied material from the site for renowned Monterey Bay area golf courses and professional baseball fields, making this coastal operation part of projects enjoyed by millions of people over the years.

Today, mining operations at the site have concluded and the property is undergoing reclamation, but its legacy remains woven into the landscape and the history of the Central Coast.

More than 50 years after Graniterock began operating here, the name Sand Plant Beach continues to connect visitors with this unique chapter of our story!

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350 Technology Drive
Watsonville, CA
95076

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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

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