'My mom is visiting L.A. Where should I take her?'

INTRODUCING 'L.A. TIMES CONCIERGE,' WHERE WE SHARE OUR BEST RECS

- BY KAILYN BROWN

Los Angeles Times illustration

MY 73-YEAR-OLD mother is coming to visit from the East Coast.

She recently had hip surgery and it’s painful for her to walk too far. She likes quirky experiences like sushi on conveyor belts. I live in Sawtelle. Other times she has come we have gone to the Getty Villa, a couple studio tours, live taping of “Jeopardy!” and a local ramen place. She likes places with a backstory. For example in Boulder, she wanted to drive past the house where JonBenét Ramsey had lived because she is obsessed with true crime. One thing she did say she wanted to do was try to see “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — CJ Schellack

Here’s what we suggest: