Where is Nehalem Bay?

Nehalem Bay is situated in northern Tillamook County on the Oregon Coast, bordered by the towns of Brighton, Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita, with Nehalem Bay State Park serving as the bay’s western border.

US Highway 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) encircles Nehalem Bay on three sides.

Nehalem Bay is about a 2-hour drive west from Portland and 4-hour drive south from Seattle.

Visitors to Nehalem Bay are greeted by expansive waters embraced by the coastal mountains. The bay is a sanctuary for wildlife, providing a habitat for a diverse array of birds and marine life. Its tranquil waters make it an ideal spot for kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, clamming, and crabbing or simply basking in the natural serenity.