Well then move to Hollywood
Or Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, Torrence. Manahattan and Redondo Beach is also cool. Torrence being the cheapest, but right outside of Manhattan and Redondo beaches.
Head on down south a bit and check Orange County. Newport Beach and Costa Mesa are great places, as are the Luguna's. All of OC is pretty freaking nice.
Chuck up north a bit to the Valley....you get the idea.
In your case, I'd go visit the outback your gonna work at and take it from there. Hoist a few with the staff, get the haps on the hood, find a mate with a room, that kind of stuff.
That would be my recommended course of action. Find a gig, hook up with some peeps at your gig, and make wise decisions.
The acting game is a struggle filled journey, especially for the actors who only ever wait tables.
Good Luck,
-bear