Vintage Stock Footage
1949 California
225 clips filmed in California in 1949, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$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
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 225 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people81
- animals54
- dog53
- wildlife52
- playing27
- transportation26
- grass23
- man23
- tree23
- car22
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 16601949 / del mar, california,chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 California footage is available?
225 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1949, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, animals, dog, wildlife and playing.
What format was 1949 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 225. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1660. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1949 California stock footage commercially?
225 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
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.