You could check out hackathons in your area: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--los-angeles/hackathon/

Also, look for interesting people in your area on Linkein and see if they're interested in meeting up for coffee. Similarly on AngelList.

When you've got an MVP built for your idea, consider applying to an accelerator. Accelerators
A) take a bit of equity
B) give you a bit of money (the amount differs for each program)
C) give you resources
D) connect you with mentors that can give you advice
E) connect you with investors

Before you apply to any accelerator, do some research on the investment and success of the companies that go through the program.

You can find a ranking of them here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2016/03/11/the-best-startup-accelerators-of-2016/#53c867824f2c

and here's a nice big list of them:
https://www.f6s.com/programs

best of luck,

Lee