| Champ: |  Marina Erakovic  Heather Watson |
| Runner: |  Jarmila Gajdošová  Vania King |
| Score: | 7–5, 7–6(9–7) |
| Draw: | 15 |
| Seeds: | 4 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: 2012 Bank of the West Classic. Victoria Azarenka and Maria Kirilenko were the defending champions, but both decided not to participate.
Marina Erakovic and Heather Watson won the title, defeating Jarmila Gajdošová and Vania King in the final, 7–5, 7–6(9–7).
The top seeds received a bye into the quarterfinals.