The 1996 Toshiba Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, California, United States that was part of Tier II of the 1996 WTA Tour.

The tournament was held from August 19 through August 25, 1996.

Fourth-seeded Kimiko Date won the singles title.

[1] Kimiko Date defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 3–6, 6–3, 6–0 Gigi Fernández / Conchita Martínez defeated Larisa Savchenko / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 4–6, 6–3, 6–4