banning,ca

hey all - wow we went there with the grandkids and we/they a great time. but, - i was bbqing and this guy walks up and offers me a beer saying he's missing his son and seeing me with the kids makes him miss him even more,etc. i refused his beer and he walked away. the next day i see him with his ankle bracelet -too bad - nice place run by some great hosts. what places close by would the forum recommend? definitely like the "banning california" joke!