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 in the 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]
See main article: 1996 Toshiba Classic – Singles. Kimiko Date defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 3–6, 6–3, 6–0
See main article: 1996 Toshiba Classic – Doubles. Gigi Fernández / Conchita Martínez defeated Larisa Savchenko / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 4–6, 6–3, 6–4