Nehalem, OR

Nehalem is a tiny coastal town where the Nehalem River flows into the Pacific, about 90 miles west of Portland via Highway 26. Take US 101 north from Lincoln City or south from Cannon Beach to reach this quiet community of 235 people. The surrounding area features dense coastal forests and river access, with morning ocean fog creating dramatic atmospheric shifts. The historic Nehalem Bay Winery operates in a restored 1890s creamery building.