Pacific Peninsula Group

Pacific Peninsula Group is an architecture firm in Menlo Park, California, specializing in custom homes, residential architecture, interiors, and development across the Peninsula. Founded in 1989, the firm has built a reputation for crafting high-quality, legacy homes that reflect the best of Northern California living. With over 200 completed projects, they serve clients seeking distinctive, market-tested designs in communities like Atherton, Pebble Beach, and Los Altos Hills. The firm maintains a 4.80 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting strong client satisfaction and consistent results.

The firm was established by Stephen Ackley and Brad Smith with a focus on building enduring relationships with clients. Over more than three decades, Pacific Peninsula Group has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice encompassing architecture, custom home building, interiors, and development. These four divisions operate both independently and collaboratively, allowing the firm to tailor services to individual client needs. Their extensive project portfolio includes contemporary, transitional, and French-inspired homes featuring artisanal materials such as bronze accents, imported stone, and fine plaster work, often integrated with landscapes reflecting client passions like golf.

Located at 718 Oak Grove Avenue, the firm sits just a short walk from the Oak Grove Station Menlo Park Post Office and the Menlo Park Fire District Station 6, both within a tenth of a mile. It is also near Santa Cruz Avenue and El Camino Real, key roads in the area, placing it in close proximity to essential civic services and major transportation corridors.

With a long-standing presence in the region and a track record of repeat clients and strong resale values, Pacific Peninsula Group is recognized as a trusted authority in high-end residential design and development. Their ability to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service has solidified their standing as a leading firm in the Peninsula’s architectural community.