It was held at various locations including Riverside (1887), then Santa Monica (1888–1903), then South Pasadena (1904), then Long Beach (1905–1920) and finally Los Angeles (1920–1979).
The men's event remained known as the Southern California Championships until 1977 and was part of the Grand Prix Tennis circuit tour.
The inaugural men's tournament was won by Canadian born later American citizen William Henry Young who defeated Mr C. Trevelia in the All Comer's Final.
In 1970 the event became part of the Grand Prix Tennis Circuit tour until 1977.
[11] In 1979 the final women's event was held that was won by Kelly Henry who defeated Lea Antonoplis.