UPDATE 8/14/10: If you missed the recent Aquarium of the Bay free day and the half price discount tickets, you can still get BOGO tickets (buy one get one free) with the new 2011 Entertainment Book (currently with free shipping). The Aquarium s also part of the deal package with three attraction passes, San Francisco CityPass, Go San Francisco Card, and the Fisherman’s Wharf Pass. Be sure to check back soon for the next great deal.

“Get up close and personal with more than 20,000 local marine animals … Your visit to the Aquarium will bring you face-to-face with the Bay’s amazing marine animals — from regal Sevengill Sharks and the Giant Pacific Octopus, to graceful jellies and colorful sea stars. The new PG&E Bay Lab features land animals as ambassadors for protecting their habitats.”

Deal 1: Get into the Aquarium of the Bay for Half Price (via Goldstar) only $7.98 (regular price $15.95). [Currently sold out -- check back later]

Deal 2: The new 2011 Entertainment Book ($35) now has 2 for 1 admission to Aquarium of the Bay (plus they’re currently offering free shipping). The coupon book also contains dozens of restaurant, retail, and travel coupons, discounts, and freebies.

DEAL 3: Go San Francisco Card – This discount card provides free admission to 55+ Bay Area attractions including Aquarium of the Bay. Extra deal: 50% off Express Shipping with coupon code EXPRESS4LESS through 9/7/10.

DEAL 4: Fisherman’s Wharf Pass – Aquarium of the Bay is one of the included attractions. The Wharf Pass is currently $10 off the already discounted price.

DEAL 5: San Francisco CityPass – Another discount pass that includes Aquarium of the Bay in it’s packet of 6 Bay Area attractions plus extras.

WHERE: Aquarium of the Bay, The Embarcadero & Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133. [Location & Map]

More things to do in San Francisco:

• San Francisco Sightseeing Discounts
• California Academy of Sciences (Skip-the-line Tickets)
• San Francisco Bay Area Museum FREE Days, Coupons and Deals