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): Visiting An Old Abandoned Campsite In The Desert
San Diego California USA (1949): Woman With A Lap Child And A Girl In Vast Pink
San Diego California USA (1949): Mother Holding Young Child Near House With Two
San Diego California USA (1949): Little Blonde Girl In White Dress Sitting In
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Child And A Lady Playing Ball On The Field
Santa Cruz California (1949): Mother And Son Sitting Poolside On A Summer Day; Son
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Sunny Day And Two People Enjoy The Sun By The Pool
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Man Walks A Very Large Artificial pond In Front Of
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Great Day To Learn To Swim With Dad In The Pool
Santa Cruz California (1949): Father With Daughter At Public Pool Swimming On
Santa Cruz California (1949): Beautiful Day At The Beach With A Lovely Couple Who
Santa Cruz California (1949): Swimming Spinning Child In Tune Be Spun By Older Man
Santa Cruz California (1949): Man Wearing White Shirt Sits In Green Lawn Chair On
Santa Cruz California (1949): There Is Nothing On Screen Nothing Is Playing At All
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girl Wearing Brown Pants Steps Up On Rock On A
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Poses By A Short Topped Tree Surrounded
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Out With Grandfather Playing In River In
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Man Standing With His Hands On His Hips Appearing
Santa Cruz California (1949): Woman Wearing Green Dress Pushes Arm Of Man Wearing
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Woman And A Child Are Walking Down A Dirt Road
Santa Cruz California (1949): Big Bear Mountain Vacation With Mother
Santa Cruz California (1949): Distressed Woman Is Comforted By Husband
Santa Cruz California (1949): Vintage Interview With An Adorable Elderly Couple
Santa Cruz California (1949): Couple Standing Near Blue Car On A Bright Sunny Day
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.