1983 Virginia Slims of California – Singles
Introduction Andrea Jaeger was the defending champion but did not compete that year.Bettina Bunge won in the final 6–3, 6–3 against Eva Pfaff.
Seeds A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.#  Tracy Austin ''(quarterfinals)''#  Pam Shriver ''(quarterfinals)''#  Hana Mandlíková ''(first round)''#  Wendy Turnbull ''(semifinals)''#  Sylvia Hanika ''(final)''#  '''Bettina Bunge (champion)'''#  Barbara Potter ''(first round)''#  Mima Jaušovec ''(first round)''
Draw
External links *  1983 Virginia Slims of California Draw