Gingerbread Mansion Inn

This elegant landmark B&B in a restored Victorian-era mansion is a 5-minute walk from charming Ferndale shops and restaurants, and 10 miles from the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The 11 opulent, individually themed rooms and suites feature antique furnishings, boldly patterned rugs and wallpaper, and plush bedding, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Some have fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, stained-glass windows, and/or vaulted ceilings with Romanesque-style columns. Amenities include gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea with wine, pastries and appetizers, plus an English garden with a sitting area.