Hitching North out of San Francisco ? Advice ?

Hey all,

Any advice on hitching NORTH out of San Fransisco ?
Going up Hwy 101 - (NOT THE 1 0R 5)

Hitch from the other side of Golden Gate Bridge ?
Bus to Santa Rosa ??
Hitching OUT of the city on the 101 through Golden Gate Park ??

Any ideas or experiences appreciated.
 
Advice on hitching in California?

1. Find an on-ramp.
2. Wait. Smiling helps.

Why can't you take the 1? Doesn't it go straight to Santa Rosa? I guess you could the BART east and then hitch.