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): Women Trying To Help Her Child Walk
San Diego California USA (1961): A Mother At The Park With Her Two Children.
San Diego California USA (1961): Mother Helping Child To Take First Steps
San Diego California USA (1961): Making Family Memories: A Memoir Of Fun, Family
San Diego California USA (1961): Child Sitting On Mans Lap Eating Ice Cream
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby Playing Outside On Blanket With Parent(S)
San Diego California USA (1961): Woman Feeds Baby Under A Tree On A Purple Blanket
San Diego California USA (1961): Happy Baby Playing Outside In The Sunshine
San Diego California USA (1961): Nothing Compares To Life At A Very Young Age
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby Waving Hi
San Diego California USA (1961): Woman Holding Baby
San Diego California USA (1961): Rushing River Appears White As Ripples Forms
San Diego California USA (1961): A Young Mother And Father Pose For A Picture With
California USA (1961): Holiday Makers Wearing Exotic Hats Sitting On Chairs
California USA (1961): Woman Decorating Table For A Hawaiian Themed Event
California USA (1961): Expertly Decorated Tablescape Looks Perfect For A Special
California USA (1961): Making Punch And Serving It From A Bowl
California USA (1961): Woman Takes Off Hawaiian Lei And Presents It To Man
California USA (1961): Pretty Girl Welcomes The Guest With The Garland And A
California USA (1961): Welcoming Hawaiian Necklace With A Kiss For A Special Man
California USA (1961): Hawaiian Lou Out Potluck
California USA (1961): People Eating At A Long Rectangular Table For A Large Meal
California USA (1961): Young Girls In Hawaiian Dresses Dancing In A Room While
California USA (1961): Four Hawaiian Girls Welcoming A Man And A Woman By Putting
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.