transfer from uc, to cc, to csu?

Santa Monica College is a very good CC. UCLA does not participate in TAG, but SMCC offers TAP.
List of CC’s that participate in TAP and if you qualify:
http://www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/ADM_CCO/tap.htm#TAP

http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/Scholars/Pages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx