Summers/Murphy & Partners, Inc.

Summers/Murphy & Partners, Inc. Landscape Architectural Design Services Summers Murphy & Partners, Inc. Founded in 1960, Summers/Murphy & Partners, Inc.

(SMP), is a full service landscape architectural firm focused on providing all types of landscape architectural design and master planning services to both local and international business enterprises. has master planned, designed and provided services for projects which include Master Planned Communities, Parks and Recreation, Commercial and Institutional, Senior Housing and Community Refurbishme

nt. We have over 50 years of experience in Master Planning, Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture and Design and can provide an extensive portfolio of services covering all aspects of sustainable landscape architecture specializing in providing creative and cost effective designs for:


• Master Planned Communities
• Planned Residential Development
• Parks & Recreational Facilities Master Planning
• Recreational & Golf Course Design
• International Projects
• Residential Estates
• Model Homes

We carefully consider and assess the constraints, restrictions and context of every project and provide creative, dynamic and cost effective design solutions. Summers/Murphy & Partners, Inc., led by Patrick Murphy, uses an incremental, detailed-oriented team approach in which careful timing and effort is spent performing site analysis and due diligence before evaluation and creating the design. Our objective is to provide a carefully integrated solution that provides quality and integrity, while meeting and exceeding client expectations.

We had a great time supporting the next generation of landscape architecture at the CLASS Fund’s 42nd Annual Golf Tourna...
07/16/2025

We had a great time supporting the next generation of landscape architecture at the CLASS Fund’s 42nd Annual Golf Tournament! Grateful to be part of a community that invests in education, collaboration, and a little friendly competition.⛳️

Proud to be part of a groundbreaking step forward in resilient community design.Dixon Trail by KB Home in Escondido is t...
06/18/2025

Proud to be part of a groundbreaking step forward in resilient community design.
Dixon Trail by KB Home in Escondido is the nation’s first new-home community to meet both home- and neighborhood-level wildfire resilience standards by IBHS
We're honored to contribute landscape architecture that supports fire-wise strategies and safer, more sustainable neighborhoods.
🏡✨ Featured in Green Home Builder Magazine!

We were proud to support the 2025 HomeAid OC Diaper Drive today!Two of our team members joined forces with local volunte...
05/30/2025

We were proud to support the 2025 HomeAid OC Diaper Drive today!

Two of our team members joined forces with local volunteers and nonprofits to collect and organize thousands of diapers for families who are unhoused or in vulnerable situations across Orange and LA counties.

Thank you to HomeAid Orange County Los Angeles for organizing this annual event and continuing to raise awareness for the everyday needs that make a lasting difference. 💙

Exciting news! SMP has received five Merit Awards for the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards 🎉We're honored to be recognized for ou...
05/22/2025

Exciting news! SMP has received five Merit Awards for the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards 🎉
We're honored to be recognized for our work on:

🌵 Del Webb Desert Retreat – recognized for Best on the Boards Site Plan & Best 55+ Housing Community (with Pulte Homes)
🏗️ Dixon Trail in Escondido – Innovative Housing Concepts / Construction Tech (with KB Homes)
🏙️ 401 Mission, Oceanside – awarded for Best on the Boards Mixed-Use Project and Multifamily Community (with JH Real Estate Partners)

Thank you to our incredible collaborators — we’re proud to bring these communities to life.

Big news! Our landscape design for the Saddle Crest model home in Silverado Canyon is featured in the Residential Issue ...
05/08/2025

Big news! Our landscape design for the Saddle Crest model home in Silverado Canyon is featured in the Residential Issue of Landscape Architect Magazine!

Working with TriPointe Homes, we aimed to create a modern farmhouse aesthetic that feels refined yet rooted in the natural landscape — with a focus on fire resistance, drought tolerance, and low-maintenance beauty.

You can read the full feature at landscapearchitect.com — we're honored to be included!

Excited to announce that our recent project, the Del Webb Desert Retreat, has been honored at the BIASC SAGE Awards!Loca...
04/29/2025

Excited to announce that our recent project, the Del Webb Desert Retreat, has been honored at the BIASC SAGE Awards!
Located in Indio, CA, this 55+ active adult community transforms the desert into a vibrant oasis — blending desert modernist architecture, colorful landscapes, and an amenity-rich lifestyle for active adults.
We’re proud to be part of shaping the future of senior living! 🌵✨

  We are thrilled to introduce Craig Cousins, our newest Project Manager at SMP! He is a Cal Poly SLO graduate with expe...
03/13/2025

We are thrilled to introduce Craig Cousins, our newest Project Manager at SMP! He is a Cal Poly SLO graduate with experience as a Lead Landscape Designer at a design-build firm in San Clemente. We're excited to see his creativity and expertise in action. Welcome to SMP, Craig!🎉

Exciting progress at Ka La'i Ola in Maui! With infrastructure like water, sewage, and electricity now in place, the proj...
03/06/2025

Exciting progress at Ka La'i Ola in Maui! With infrastructure like water, sewage, and electricity now in place, the project is moving swiftly. SMP is proud to have contributed to the landscape design of this transformative community, where modular homes are being installed at record speed for wildfire survivors. Mahalo to everyone involved for making this vision a reality!

Check out this video of Kalewa Bancaco, HomeAid's Maui Director, as she shares the journey so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0SW0cfA8Q

  We are excited to introduce our newest Assistant Job Captain, Griffin Benado! Griffin is a proud graduate of Cal Poly ...
02/27/2025

We are excited to introduce our newest Assistant Job Captain, Griffin Benado! Griffin is a proud graduate of Cal Poly SLO and brings experience as an Assistant Design Project Manager for a landscape construction company in San Luis Obispo. He's making the move to sunny San Clemente, and we're thrilled to have his cheerful and positive energy on board. Welcome to SMP, Griffin! 👏 🎉

🌟   Recently SMP had the honor of presenting at the Savills Industrial Summit at the Pendry Hotel, Newport Beach! At the...
02/13/2025

🌟 Recently SMP had the honor of presenting at the Savills Industrial Summit at the Pendry Hotel, Newport Beach!

At the summit, we discussed the innovative ways in which industrial and residential land uses can coexist harmoniously. Traditionally, these spaces have been separated due to environmental concerns and noise. However, advancements in technology and smart landscape design—such as natural buffers, greenbelt areas, and shared amenities— make it possible for industrial and residential zones to thrive side by side.

These spaces can go beyond functionality: from creating a central open space for biofiltration and wildlife habitat to integrating community gardens, sports complexes, and gathering spaces for social events. This approach not only supports a healthy work-life balance but also fosters a sense of community by blending natural and built environments.

SMP is excited to be at the forefront of shaping these transformative spaces. Thank you, Savills, for organizing this inspiring event, and for all the thoughtful conversations about the future of urban and industrial design!

Desert landscapes pose unique challenges, but at SMP, we view them as opportunities to create stunning, sustainable desi...
02/06/2025

Desert landscapes pose unique challenges, but at SMP, we view them as opportunities to create stunning, sustainable designs that blend seamlessly with the environment. From drought-tolerant plants to innovative water management techniques, our projects reflect our commitment to thoughtful, resilient landscape architecture in dry climates. Here are some of our latest work in desert environments.

SMP had the privilege of attending last week's presentation of a $40,671 check from Shea Homes to the Orange County Chap...
01/30/2025

SMP had the privilege of attending last week's presentation of a $40,671 check from Shea Homes to the Orange County Chapter of HomeAid. These funds, raised during last year's 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Tijeras Creek Golf Club, will directly support the creation of safe housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We're proud to have participated in this impactful event and to support such a meaningful cause. A heartfelt thank you to Shea Homes for hosting a wonderful event and for their continued commitment to giving back to the community.

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34197 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste 200
Dana Point, CA
92629

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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