Vintage Stock Footage
1949 California
225 clips filmed in California during 1949, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
San Diego California USA (1949): Soldier Looking Over Decorated Racing Cars On
San Diego California USA (1949): Man Fiddling With His Very Powerful Cars For
San Diego California USA (1949): People Fishing And Watching Large Ocean Liner
San Diego California USA (1949): People Fishing Near The Ocean
San Diego California USA (1949): Huge Steam Boat Slowly Cruising Past A Group Of
San Diego California USA (1949): Big Ship Sailing Across While People Fishing At
San Diego California USA (1949): Coastal Area Fishing Ship Moves Hobby Deep Bodied
San Diego California USA (1949): A Couple Fishing In Shore As A Big Boat
San Diego California USA (1949): The Women Trying To Catch The Fish
San Diego California USA (1949): Big Empty Shipping Boat Sitting In Water At Port
San Diego California USA (1949): Looks Like Some Buildings And Boats From The Port
San Diego California USA (1949): Outdoor Food Stand With Seating Area
San Diego California USA (1949): A Camera Pans Across A Small Boardwalk Along A
San Diego California USA (1949): Pier With Blue Benches Beach People Sunny Day
San Diego California USA (1949): People Walk On A Seawall While Small Boats Motor
San Diego California USA (1949): Sea ââBoats Person Special Transport
San Diego California USA (1949): Preparing Boat Unloading Into Water Young Man And
San Diego California USA (1949): Attaching A Mini-Ship To Cargo Boat
San Diego California USA (1949): A Boat Is Lifted Into The Water While People
San Diego California USA (1949): Boat Being Lowered By Crane Into Water Next To
San Diego California USA (1949): Men Placing Blue White Boat Into Water On Clear
San Diego California USA (1949): Old Video Of Two People Tying Up A Boat At A Dock
San Diego California USA (1949): Boats Sea Distance Between Each Sky Special
San Diego California USA (1949): Items Being Pulled Up Onto A Large Ship With
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 California home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1949 California footage shot on?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1949 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1949 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.