See main article: 1988 Volvo Tennis Los Angeles.
Kevin Curren and David Pate were the defending champions, but lost in the first round to tournament winners John McEnroe and Mark Woodforde.
McEnroe and Woodforde won the title by defeating Peter Doohan and Jim Grabb 6–4, 6–4 in the final.
This tournament saw an unusual event, as all seeded pairs were eliminated in the first round.