The 1988 Volvo Tennis Los Angeles was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Los Angeles Tennis Center in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1988 Nabisco Grand Prix.

It was the 62nd edition of the tournament and was held from September 19 through September 25, 1988.

Fourth-seeded Mikael Pernfors won the singles title and earned $59,500 first-prize money.

[3] Mikael Pernfors defeated Andre Agassi 6–2, 7–5 John McEnroe / Mark Woodforde defeated Peter Doohan / Jim Grabb 6–4, 6–4