Nehalem is a river-and-bay community in Tillamook County where life revolves around tide, timber, and trail. Residents launch kayaks at sunrise, cast for salmon in the afternoon, and stroll the waterfront at day’s end. Five minutes up the road, Manzanita offers ocean beach access, while neighboring Wheeler delivers bayfront browsing. Weekend adventures are effortless: camp and ride the paved path at Nehalem Bay State Park, or birdwatch along backwaters protected by the Lower Nehalem Community Trust.
Families appreciate the well-regarded Neah-Kah-Nie School District, with small class sizes and robust coastal programming, and the multi-pool aquatics, youth sports, and performing arts calendar at the North County Recreation District. Everyday needs are close by, from fresh seafood to clinics, and regional transit via the Tillamook County Transportation District makes commuting to Tillamook or day trips to Cannon Beach straightforward.
Nehalem’s civic core is active: get permits and city updates through the City of Nehalem, then watch working boats move with the tides at the Port of Nehalem. Dining, galleries, and events spill down the coast in Rockaway Beach, giving this small town plenty to do without losing its laid-back character. Whether you’re buying a first home or preparing to sell a coastal getaway, Agent Pronto can quickly connect you with a top local real estate agent who knows Nehalem inside and out.