Nehalem, Oregon in located in Tillamook County on the Northern Oregon Coast about 100 miles west of Portland. It was named for the Nehalem Indians, a clan of the Tillamook (or Killamook) Tribe. Nehalem means "where the people live."

To reach Nehalem, take Highway 26 to Highway 101 and go south to Nehalem or turn left onto Highway 53 off Highway 26 directly to Nehalem (19 miles).