# Destin Shines — Your Emerald Coast Guide > Your Emerald Coast Guide (iPhone/iPad app by Deck14 Studios LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destin-shines/id6804662285 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Deck14 Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784620187) - Category: Travel, Entertainment - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 43 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-09 - Data updated: 2026-10-08 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destin-shines/id6804662285/reviews.md ## What is Destin Shines? Destin Shines is your local guide to Destin, Florida — the heart of the Emerald Coast. Whether you're here for a week or you live here year-round, Destin Shines puts the best of Destin in your pocket: where to eat, what to do, where to stay, and what's happening right now. EAT Find the best seafood, restaurants, bars, and cafes in Destin — picked by locals, not algorithms. From waterfront dining on HarborWalk to the hidden favorites visitors usually miss. PLAY Beaches, state parks, fishing charters, boat and water sports rentals, family activities, and scenic spots. Henderson Beach, Crab Island, Destin Harbor, and plenty more. STAY Browse hotels and resorts across Destin to find the right home base for your trip. EVENTS See what's coming up — festivals, fishing tournaments, concerts, markets, and seasonal events — with dates, times, and locations in one place. PHOTO GALLERY Scroll through Destin as locals and visitors see it, and share your own photos with the community. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to save the restaurants, attractions, and events you want to find again fast. STAY IN THE LOOP Turn on notifications to hear about upcoming events and local highlights, and choose which kinds you want to receive. Destin Shines is built and maintained by locals who love the Emerald Coast. We put local businesses ahead of chains and hidden gems ahead of tourist traps. Own a business in Destin? List it for free and reach visitors while they're planning their day. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.6 — 2026-10-07 Fall has arrived in Destin Shines! • Pumpkins now drift down the screen through October and November • A Halloween countdown on the home screen takes you straight to upcoming events Prefer less motion? The pumpkins stay off when Reduce Motion is turned on in your device settings. ### 1.1.5 — 2026-10-05 • The Photo Gallery and Notifications screens now have the same header and back button as the rest of the app. • Minor fixes and polish. ### 1.1.3 — 2026-10-01 Fixed a crash that prevented the app from opening on iOS 27. Thanks for your patience — if you had trouble launching Destin Shines after the last update, this version fixes it. ### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-30 • Month-long and recurring events — like the Destin Fishing Rodeo — now show as a single card with their full date range (for example, "Daily · Oct 1 – 31") instead of filling your feed with a card for every day. • The Home screen shows more upcoming events at a glance. • Fixed an issue where turning on notifications sometimes didn't save your preference. ### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-21 Push notification improvements — notifications now deep-link directly to the event or content that was shared. Bug fixes and performance improvements. ## More apps by Deck14 Studios LLC - [Cross & Brew](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-and-brew/id6784620185) - [FreeportBuzz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeportbuzz/id6799438056) All apps by Deck14 Studios LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/6784620187 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-08.*