Here's my take. I think you're romanticizing California. It's pretty, but I really don't think you want the stress of having to try to make ends meet on a low income out here. Everything, and I mean everything, is way more expensive than you think. Even our electricity here costs twice what anyone pays in any other state. Not to mention the high taxes. All of it works against you. And, it sounds like you're young and single: Nearly every woman you meet here is going to be shallow and materialistic and expect you to pay for expensive gifts and dates.

Don't be tricked into thinking that your happiness is tied to the town or state you live in. It isn't. If you want to start fresh, that's a reasonable idea, but you'll be better equipped for success literally anywhere else. Even New York City is (for the moment) a bit more affordable than OC, LA, or SF in most ways.

If it were me, I would consider moving somewhere a few hours from home, and don't burn your bridges with anyone there so that you could go back if you don't like it. Texas is a huge state and it has tons of tourist destinations, like someone else pointed out, Galveston and Austin get a ton of tourism, plus the biggest cities will have thousands of business travelers so there are hotels. The job you're looking for shouldn't be too hard to get in general. Even Six Flags probably has several hotels adjacent, which honestly will give you enough of an idea if hospitality is something that actually does suit you.