Life can feel tough at times.
Also, it's a fact that there are many unkind people out there.
I am curious why you went to Ca.
Also if you have family.
This is my personal opinion but we are allowed to make choices on our own and ask God to lead us in our choices.
My point is, if this were me, I would find a small friendly town I am comfortable in.
Unless God blocked the path for me, I would proceed.
Go where you fit, don't try to fit where you go.
Be proud of who you are.
Be proud whether your skin is snow white, coal black or anything in between.
You would not want some one to like/ love, accept you under false pretenses (tanning to fit in).
God made each of us exactly how he wanted us.
We are his creation.
Be yourself and never have or desire a friend who doesn't love you for who you are.
You will never be truly happy until you are fully comfortable in your own skin and proud and secure in your uniqueness.
I say go where you can comfortably be 'you' because no matter where you go there are people who need God who you can witness to.
~My Opinion~
And many Blessings to you~