Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
801 clips filmed in California in 1961, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
California USA (1961): Outdoor Sports Is The Best Fun Thing You Can Do On Summer
California USA (1961): Americana Parade Day
North Hollywood California (1961): Kids Playing Baseball Batter Hits Ball At Home
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Pair Of Gold Dust Signs With Two Boys
California USA (1961): Children Running A Race At A Sports Day While There
Los Angeles California (1961): School Dinner With Teachers And Kids
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Boy Of About Years With White Hat At The
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Boy Wearing Green Sweater Rides In Stagecoach
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby Laughing And Crawling On Grass
Salton Sea California (1961): Two Kids Playing With Tiny Matchbox Cars A Toy Ramp
Burbank California (1961): An Orangutan Climbs Up And Then Swings On The Bars And
California USA (1961): Vacation At One Of The Most Beautiful Places In The World!
California USA (1961): The Approaching Shoreline Of A Beautiful Beachfront
California (1961): Footage Of Some Big Boats Standing In The Beautiful Blue Sea
California (1961): View Of Blue And Silver Monorail Tarim On A Bright Sunny Day
California USA (1961): Women Sunbathing By The Pool
California USA (1961): Boats On The Water
California USA (1961): Small Motor Boat Maneuvering Through Ships
California USA (1961): Old Monument Having Water Frontage
California USA (1961): The Great Escape From Black Bear Island
California USA (1961): Marching Band Going Down The City Streets Entertaining A
California USA (1961): Soldiers Are Doing Parade
San Diego California USA (1961): Frat House In Florida
San Diego California USA (1961): Two Whitewashed Buildings With Spanish Tile
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 801 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people498
- family119
- woman116
- fun115
- boy109
- recreation109
- sports105
- children84
- water81
- man79
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17401961-1966 / san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 California footage is available?
801 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, family, woman, fun and boy.
What format was 1961 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s 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 801. 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 1740. 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 1961 California stock footage commercially?
801 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 1961 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.