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
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San Diego California USA (1961): Two Young Girls Waving From The Back Of The Boat
San Diego California USA (1961): Fun Boat Ride
San Diego California USA (1961): The Complex
San Diego California USA (1961): Bay Of Boats
San Diego California USA (1961): Sailboats In The Bay
San Diego California USA (1961): Houses And Boat Docks And Palm Trees Run Along
San Diego California USA (1961): Coastal Town
San Diego California USA (1961): Boats In Water
San Diego California USA (1961): Older Woman With Baby On A Yacht Near Moorings
San Diego California USA (1961): Old Woman In Black And White Dress Holding A
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Fun Boating Trip On The Sea
San Diego California USA (1961): Mothers And Their Children Waiting To Board A
San Diego California USA (1961): Preparing For A Trip At Sea With The Family
San Diego California USA (1961): A Day On The Water With The Family
San Diego California USA (1961): Toddler Boy Crawling In Grass While Sailor
San Diego California USA (1961): First Steps Of My Baby
San Diego California USA (1961): A Man Holding A Child And A Woman Pushing The
San Diego California USA (1961): A Blond Boy Waves To The Camera In Stroller
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Outing At Amusement Park
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Outing With Kids
San Diego California USA (1961): Family Makes Way Through Tough Terrain
San Diego California USA (1961): Parents Spending Time With Their Children And
San Diego California USA (1961): Man And Woman With Child Sit Down With Other
San Diego California USA (1961): Cute Toddler Playing With Parents In Open Field
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.