summer stay/school in California...?

<p>I've never been to California but I would LOVE to go there for the summer. I don't have any relatives there so I guess my best bet would be to go to a summer school in California. I don't have much money though to finance an expensive program in an university. Nonetheless, I want to know what choices are there for me, despite the prices. Do you guys, particularly californians, know of, or heard of any good summer schools offered in any of the california universities? Or, would you recommend any place where I can have fun, as in lots of social interactions/activities. Also, does anyone have an idea of how I can go there beside having to go to a summer school? Any suggestions will be appreciated!</p>