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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Los Angeles California (1961): Outdoor Celebration By The Pool
Los Angeles California (1961): Swimming Pool Full Of People Sunbathing
Los Angeles California (1961): People Flock To The Beaches To Cool Off From The
Los Angeles California (1961): Large White And Gray Hotel Where Many People Come
Los Angeles California (1961): Families Lounging By The Pool
Los Angeles California (1961): Lifeguard Looking Over A Pool In The Summertime
Los Angeles California (1961): Men Sitting Lounging Outside Relaxing passing The
Los Angeles California (1961): People Laying Down Outside Sunbathing And Talking
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Third-Grade Men Enjoy Sunbathing In Little
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Riding In Fish Shaped Cars And Little Boats On
Los Angeles California (1961): Very Happy Children In Park
Los Angeles California (1961): Small Kids Riding An Attraction In An Amusement
Los Angeles California (1961): Several Small Children Playing In An Amusement Park
Los Angeles California (1961): Boy Wearing Black And White Sweater Grabs Small
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Playing In A Park Or Fair And Riding A
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Riding A Small Ferris Wheel In A Fair Or
Los Angeles California (1961): Two People Riding In Ferris Wheel Ride On A Clear
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Kids Inside A Cage Wheel In An Amusement Park
Los Angeles California (1961): Footage Of A Ferris Wheel Going Around And Working
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Enjoying A Day At An Amusement Park On
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Children Play In A Two Seater Airplane Carousel
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Kids Sit In Blue Airplane Amusement Ride On A
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Children Having Fun On Propeller Airplane Merry
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Having Fun On Toy In Amusement Park
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.