Swagg, I am in California and quite familiar with the D1's in the state and the typical recruits they go after. You may very well either be or eventually be a talented enough player but it is not as simple as having a FB that measures up to others on their roster. There are thousands of REALLY good baseball players in California... way too many for the 25 D1 schools in the state, let alone for those few schools that match your description... "a terrific academic institution, mid-size, located in a beautiful area". Keep in mind that it is far easier and more cost-effective for that school to recruit in-state players. I'm sure if you check the roster, that will be reflected.
Do you have the grades? Can your family afford not only out-of-state tuition but all the additional travel expenses that will be incurred (going home for Holidays, family coming to see you play on occasion, etc.)? How will you get in front of the coaches? Beyond velo, do you have a skill set that stands out from the thousands of other players that want that same spot? Does the school have the academic major you are interested in? Have you considered that the cost of living in that special location may be considerably higher, even for students? The list goes on. The hurdles are many.
Now, how do you overcome those hurdles. Well, for the baseball part, assuming you have the skill set, it would certainly help if you have a qualified advocate in your corner. This may be a well respected travel coach of an organization that participates in the bigger events or a trainer/instructor that has high level qualifications. Their word of recommendation along with quality video that RJM suggested may get someone's attention. Do you have such a person in your camp? Also, most of the D1 schools in CA will have RC's attending some of the bigger showcase tourneys back your way. Are you playing with a travel team that plays in those events? What is it about the specific school that is appealing to you besides the general things you mention?