Parking is all along the sidewalk, there is plenty of parking spaces, because people are leaving and arriving all the time. We parked right in front of the entrance. Dont worry about it

There is no best time anymore. There are crowds from the beginning of the day until sundown and then there is parking enforcement to clear the area. There used to be a lot more room but other park entrances were closed leaving this to be the most crowded.

Yes

About 45 minutes, uphill and partially paved through the residential neighborhoods. 1 1/2 hours round trip at a decent pace. Bring water and use the restroom before you come as there are no facility's.

Lake Hollywood gives you a much closer view.

I didn’t think this was close and the streets are very narrow and get very crowded with cars. I googled it on maps it states that they’re about 4.3 miles about and it takes an hour to walk.

Yes you can..... why do I know this? Because we did :p. We got one from the walk of fame and then one back to culver city.

We literally walked for 20 mins (all uphill unfortunately) and anywhere there you can get clear unobstructed views of the sign and great pics.

Just went back today and also talked to a Lyft driver. Yes it's possible to get there via Lyft - take 101 N To Barhamn, turn Rt on Lake Hollywood Drive and drive to top. Turn right at Wonder View, go 1000' to beginning of hike area. It goes in a circle so you'll end up at same place. Just note the cell signal as you're going around so you can call for a Lyft when done. Use intersection of Wonder View and Lake Hollywood way, but watch you're cell signal to be able to contact driver.

The park is always open, there aren't any closed gates. so you can visit it any time of the day. Parking may be an issue during peak hours in day time but you can find a slot little far if not close by.