I think that a better saltwater book that seems to have the same maps as the Albert book is Saltwater Fishing in California by Kovach (same publisher). Also see the book Saltwater Angler's Guide to Southern California by Jeff Spira. For verbal descriptions of many fresh and saltwater spots see California Fishing by Tom Stienstra.

All of these books have shortcomings if you read a topic in which you are expert, but they are OK for general knowledge about areas with which you are not very familiar.

Many tackle shops sell the freshwater and saltwater maps by Fisn-n-Map Co.

Regularly view this website and you can develop your own list of hotspots.