Well there's this place. One cannot pass through CA w/out making a stop . 2 actually, 1 on the way in, the other on the way out.
http://www.kohnenscountrybakery.com/
Here's another
http://planojerky.com/
http://www.eltapatioporterville.com/
This place has great breakfast AND it's across the street from this real groovy Goodwill (open sundays)
http://rabalaisbistro.com/
Bitchin hotel & eatery
http://www.glentavern.com/
SORRY GUYS Kind of went WAYYYYYYY OT. There's a lot of great places to Visit in CA. Living there, not so.