I started to DM and in order to find people, my wife and I put out requests on Instagram and now we play with some extended acquaintances and old friends. It is going great and never would of happened if we didn't put out that open ended request. I also recommend watching Critical Role as a way to experience the game without being able to play.

Check comic book stores and Meetup.com for pick-up games in your area. Then, drag the friends in one by one till they're hooked.

The only site I know of for gamer matchmaking is NearbyGamers.com - my profile is http://nearbygamers.com/gamers/cugel if anyone is looking for a game between SF and San Mateo.