California Cooperative Extension has lots of fruit growing information up on the internet. Branch offices should also have print materials, assuming there is still a complete network of local offices open in California.

Many people also like to use the Sunset Western Garden Book, at this time of the year these can be found at CostCo warehouse stores. This year these have also been featuring home fruit growing books, edible gardening being in fashion because of the economy.

You might want to see about establishing some screening shrubbery or other wind reducing features in order to make a quieter outdoor area for your own comfort, apart from what particular fruiting plants might require to be satisfactory on your site.