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): Water Front
California (1961): Buildings And Homes From A Town Dot The Forested Hills Above
California (1961): Footage Of A Ship In The Sea
California (1961): Tunnel That Leads To Safety
California (1961): View Of White City Buildings Blue Ocean Water And Grey Ship On
California (1961): A Vehicle Drives Down A Road Near The Water In An Urban Area
California (1961): Beautiful City Overlooking The Sea With A Clear Sky
California (1961): Video Of Beach And Outrigger From A Boat
California (1961): Waterfall Cascades Down Icy Mountain By A Stone Footbridge And
California (1961): View Of People Shopping In Open Marley And Trolley Car As It
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Woman Points At The Contents Sign To
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): The People Are Being Driven By Wagon And Two
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Old Video Showing The Design Of A House With
California USA (1961): White Male Wearing Suit And Cowboy Hat Walking With Coffee
California USA (1961): Southern Welcome
California USA (1961): People Gather For A Long Speech
California USA (1961): A Woman Accepting A Trophy
California USA (1961): Adults Outdoors Lounge Chairs
California USA (1961): Family And Friends Gathering At A Party
California USA (1961): Several Older People Sitting Outside Underneath An Umbrelaa
California USA (1961): Americans Lounging During A Sunny Vacation
California USA (1961): Women In Swimming Costumes Enjoying Some Poolside Frolics
California USA (1961): Two Women Reading Newspapers While Sitting In Lawn Chairs
California USA (1961): People On The Water Enjoying The Sunshine
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.