Come to LA!! Some sketchy areas but there always are. I live in Ventura county which is a nice place to live though it can be a bit claustrophobic socially.
I might almost second Bornio's vote for Simi- east Simi was reasonably convenient to the Valley. Living in the Valley itself was extremely convenient but I wouldn't recommend it. Hot and crowded, bad traffic all the time, and our neighborhood came with gunshots.
There are nice areas here. Usually small pockets, but they can be found. I do second the thought about finding a job first and house second.
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