1988 Virginia Slims of San Diego – Singles

Raffaella Reggi was the defending champion but did not compete that year.

Stephanie Rehe won in the final 6–1, 6–1 against Ann Grossman.

Seeds
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.


 * 1) 🇺🇸 Patty Fendick (first round)
 * 2) 🇺🇸 Stephanie Rehe (champion)
 * 3) 🇺🇸 Elly Hakami (second round)
 * 4)  Rosalyn Fairbank (semifinals)
 * 5) 🇺🇸 Robin White (second round)
 * 6) 🇺🇸 Gretchen Magers (quarterfinals)
 * 7) 🇬🇧 Sara Gomer (first round)
 * 8) 🇬🇧 Jo Durie (quarterfinals)